Recent content by Boilernewbie66

Thanks all!

Dear all, as posted in another thread, it is likely time to get a new boiler. I would like some suggestion as to 1) the make and model of the boiler you would suggest 2) a competent, qualified technician near me 3) a ballpark about costs The boiler is a combi boiler for a 550sf flat. The flat...

Hi again! As to the technician: certainly he had a clue and I am sure he is registered. I think I simply was not there when he looked at the pressure gauge. When he told me how to fix the air bubbles I am sure he did not mention the pressure gauge, though. I now have the pictures of the...

Hi Terryplumb and thank you again for you answer! The points one by one. A) "I am somewhat confused. If you did not know that you had a pressure gauge ,how did you draw the conclusion that the system pressure was at zero ,as stated in your original post ?? That the pressure was at zero I...

Thank you again Terryplumb! yes, at the moment the situation is as follows: 1) Warm water, as much as I want. I had it run for 3-4 minutes. I will let it run for longer today. 2) Central heating: it starts when I move the thermostat above ambient temperature, and then it switches off after a...

Many thanks, Terry! I have done exactly as you said and, sadly, nothing happened, in the sense that the boiler pressure is still down. Does it mean that the boiler has expired? I do still get warm water, though...

Hi everybody, I would be grateful if I could get some help on the issue I am having. My boiler (Ideal response 120) gives me hot water but no central heating. Pressure is at zero. I have looked here and elsewhere and I realise I am not sure: 1) where the filling loop is, and 2) how to go at it...