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amc1973

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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:09 pm    Post Subject:
leaking radiator
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I had a leaking radaitor which was leaking for a long period before it was noticed, a lot of water drained out. I fixed the leak, do I need to anything else before i can use the heating system again? ie bleed the radiators etc
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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:41 pm    Post Subject:
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Depends what system you have.

If it open vent with a f&e tank in the loft then just bleed new rad. If it is a sealed system or combi boiler then bleed rad and top up pressure via filling loop to just over 1 Bar.

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