Drained system now won’t repressure

[Dean W]

Hi this morning I removed a radiator i then switched the system back on and there’s nothing the boiler won’t light the pressure gage gets nothing when turnt I’ve attached some photos I have a seals system with a small red tank in the loft above the boiler, any help would be really appreciated!

 

[picasso]

You need to attach a braided hose between the two valves on the pipework under the boiler, the valves have caps on at the moment so the hose should be there somewhere.

 

[Dean W]

Picssso thanks a lot mate! That explains why it was sitting on top of the boiler. Why would this of been disconnected that’s strange.

 

[Dean W]

Would I attach it like that ?

 

[denso13]

Would I attach it like that ?

Yes, that's correct.

 

[Mottie]

Why would this of been disconnected that’s strange.

I think it's supposed to be disconnected so that pressurised heating system water (with possible additives) can't make its way back into the drinking water system in the rare event of both valves failing and the mains being switched off. Most people leave their flexi hoses connected including me.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

I think it's supposed to be disconnected so that pressurised heating system water (with possible additives) can't make its way back into the drinking water system in the rare event of both valves failing and the mains being switched off. Most people leave their flexi hoses connected including me.

Correct . Also prevents over pressurising.

 

[Dean W]

You lot have been a great help, all day I’ve been racking my brains, would you suggest I leave the loop on from now on it was an ex housing association property it might explain why it was off. I will Give this ago tomorrow and let you know how I get on fingers crossed it works.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Unless you need to keep topping it up, I’d remove it. Just my opinion though.

 

[Mottie]

Unless you need to keep topping it up, I’d remove it. Just my opinion though.

Yeah, I'd leave mine off if I hadn't built my airing cupboard shelves around it making it awkward to get to the hose connectors.