Recent content by Bucko

Hi I found it to be a radiator valve, very close to the boiler that was not lifting and was vibrating with the water flow. As the boiler turned on the water flowed throught the valve and vibrated. Strange I know but that was what it was. Try to open all the valves wide open see if it goes away.

Sorry Thanks to you all I will let you know the outcome

Thanks for your advice Craig much appreciated.

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