Yet another boiler noise

wingnut · 1 Jan 2004

I have just had to replace the pump due to electrical failure and being unable to undo the flange couplings I had to drain down and undo the 22mm nuts instead.
The problem now is a kettling noise so I have been told and slight knocking from the boiler I have bled the pipes from the boiler to the tank and all radiators but there was very little in there.
All radiators get hot top to bottom and the boiler is a Glow-Worm hideaway 40.
Would a noise inhibitor help and can it be left in the system once put in if the answer is yes what brand is best to use.

oilman · 1 Jan 2004

How old is the boiler?

IF it is kettling, it might help, it can be left in the system, I think it doesn't matter which one you use (though others may disagree).

wingnut · 1 Jan 2004

Hi Oilman,

That was a nice quick response.

I estimate its about 15 years old I would hate to have to change it yet unless they still made the same model but I doubt it!

BelgraveHeating · 1 Jan 2004

I'm replacing a glow worm hideaway 60 tomorrow, with a new one.Not sure if they still make 40.

wingnut · 1 Jan 2004

I have just looked on the internet and all models are still available and have been designed to replace older models with even a flue adaptor kit if needed because the new one is fan assisted so smaller.
looks a lot better as well but still can't afford it unless I have no choice!

oilman · 2 Jan 2004

I estimate its about 15 years old ........

In that case kettling is a likely possibility.

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