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Indeed I am. I take it you are too.

Just make sure it's fully open first. What is the difference? Is it openable? If you can't open it manually try removing the head/cap - this could be the system bypass. Make sure you return this to its original position. The whole process can take about two hours. Best of luck :!:

Put it on trade talk by mistake. But cast your net far and wide and you just might catch the fish you seek. We're a poetical lot we plumbers. Any advice, however?

By what you've said you do have a microbore open vent system. You did the right thing by adding cleanser and inhibitor. Setting 2 is usually a sufficient setting for the pump in an average-sized domestic dwelling. It sounds like you need the system balancing properly. Start with all rad...

Very good point indeed! I guess the previous guy hit the nail on the head somewhat - the environment gets hot and is certainly liable to water damage from leaking seals/joints although 6 years doesn't seem long at all. But the manufacturing market is the same the world round: made to...

Simple answer to your query is this. Look at the manfacturr's instructions at the section on flue positions - these are taken from the building regs which are based on the British Standards - and see what they say. Or perhaps draw a plan of your proposed location and sek advic form the...

It is worrysome but if you've followed the Man. Instructions during installations and then carried out flue flow and spillage tests with satisfactory results - remember to close doors/windows/operate fans etc - then you're hunky dory. Maybe you could still err on the side of safety and fit a...

I have just replaced the PCB in a Balmoral 55F open vent boiler due to complaints of fumes - the actual smell was coming from the PCB which had obvious signs of scorching/arcing - it was actually smoking! The cause is usually water damage but that wasn't obvoiusly the case here. However, I...

I have just replaced the PCB in a Balmoral 55F open vent boiler due to complaints of fumes - the actual smell was coming from the PCB which had obvious signs of scorching/arcing - it was actually smoking. The cause is usually water damage but that wasn't obvoiusly the case here. However, I...

Which guide do you recommend? I've found John Reginald's 'combination boilers: fault finding and repair'. Do you think this would be a worthy buy?

Trying for the same thing myself. I'll let you know if i find it - visa versa eh?

AgileTony, Not necessarily. But I'm after help nevertheless, Installing is my bag. Gaining exp doing breakdowns working for myself. CORGI registered too.

ps i will make sure the roomstat is up, the heating temp control is up and then that there is 230v power to swithced live. this be from the main cable wiring at the boiler? Electrics not my bag. :cry:

thanks, i will. till next time