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I didn't get chance to clean the HE today so it's postponed until tomorrow when the light returns, however the difference to the radiators from cleaning that filter is massive. All rads are hot with no cold spots and the boiler isn't hitting 90 and cutting out! I've had to back the dial off to...

Thanks, I inserted a small flat screwdriver between the gauze and fitting and gave it a little twist to separate the two, then the pliers trick worked sweet. The filter was very black but there was very little build up inside the tube, no more than 1mm thick and only in "spots" i could see...

This filter seems to be pretty stuck. if finishes flush with the fitting that its inserted into with no lip so nothing to get a screwdriver under. I've inserted a bladed screwdriver at an angle and tried to drag it out but to no avail. Does anyone have any hints n tips for removing it? EDIT...

Thanks for all of the replies, i have a couple of questions. @gigz - The CH flow pipe remains cold and the DHW flow feels the same at the water at the taps, i can hold it continuously. Thanks for the expansion vessel tip. @petit_pablo - it sounds quite normal actually, there's no percolating...

Hi, I have a problem with my Baxi 105 HE combi boiler. I've searched these forums (and others) and see that folk have had similar problems before but not all at the same time so I decided to post. Sorry if I should have followed any previous solutions but didn't want to screw it up worse. I've...