Recent content by Fultonius

Thanks. While I get the obvious thing to do is get the work done as instructed, it wouldn't be the first time I'd had work done on a boiler as recommended by the engineer for it then to be something else. In this case, it doesn't add up to being a PRV fault (or I'm yet to understand how). I'm...

This annoys the **** out of me. We've got what is otherwise a decent tyre fitter nearby but they rattle the **** out the bolts. I was there one day they were doing and mentioned something about torque specs, so the guy picked up on this and went round checking the torques - obviously they as...

Any thoughts on this?

For critical pressure applications (high pressure, or high consequence i.e. 1000+l oil spill for example) they often get done every 5 years. In the household..................... I'd say just inspect for leaks and make sure ever to use them where you can't inspect. Just because one failed...

Hi knowledgeable folks, Background info. We have a very normal system consisting of a Worcester 24i Junior (non condensing) and DHW/CH. It has a filling loop. The Issue: Over time the system pressure drops and the boiler cuts out. This typically takes a month to 3 months depending on time of...

Hmm, to me that says the boiler really isn't putting out hot enough water, rather than the mixer issue I just commented on.

I have just had a similar issue with my Vaillant Ecotec 28, 8 months old. Hot water was lukewarm, installers came out, referred to Vaillant. Vaillant came out, checked boiler, no issues - boiler is supplying roasting hot water, but the all the house taps were not supplying hot water... only...