Recent content by Fallen Idle

Problem solved. That was a good tip about fitting a pipe to test pressure coming in. The problem was the isolating valve on the cold water inlet fitting. It had only ever been turned 1/4 on since installation because it was sticky and because the manual suggests that it only needs a 1/4 turn...

Souns like a job for the afternoon, thanks very much for the advice, I'll let you know how I get on

Thanks for your interest I replaced the stop cock for a new one when I did the water main. All the hot taps are now very slow. Cold water pressure seems fine. I assume that there is no hot water pump in this boiler and that it relies on mains pressure. I suspect a blockage of some kind but...

Problem: Turn on hot tap and initial burst of water which immediately slows to a trickle. Temp. is OK, cold water pressure fine. Have cleaned inlet filter, no difference. Problem occured shortly after new water main installed as a replacement for original lead and steel pipe. Any ideas? Help...