Recent content by marchesini

That's what I was thinking - the pump. I have again got the end rads working by shutting off all the downstairs rads so doesn't that eliminate a blockage as the water does get to them but only if the others are not on? How do I bleed the pump - any instructions (preferably with pictures)...

This sounds like it might be the cause? Probably a really stupid question - is the bypass valve the TRV valve? So even though I may have the downstairs rads open only a 1/4 turn, the TRV's need to be only open a little as well? Or is the bypass valve something completely different? Cheers

I think that's what I've done- unless I'm misunderstanding something. The first rads are completely off until the upstairs cold rads get hot. Then I open the valves slightly (quarter turn only in most cases) - starting from the ones that get hot first and working my way upstairs. This...

I have a Vailiant Combi boiler which has had so many parts replaced over the years, it's unreal but that's another story. It was last serviced in April this year where it had a powerflush, a magntec magnetic filter and all the relevant inhibitors installed. It has been working pretty well up...

There are small screws underneath each of the pipes going to / from the boiler. I assume each of these, when turned, stop the flow. The large pipes are for the hot/cold water water and the smaller pipes for the heating. A further one marked gas, is also marked. When you say 'isolate the...

Hi all, first post here and hopefully you'll be able to help. First of, I'm used to bits of DIY and reasonably competent at most things so I thought I'd try and fix this boiler problem myself rather than looking at another expensive repair bill. Please bear in mind that I don't know any of...