Recent content by nkt

Hi all :) I have an ageing Cuisinart ICE-50BC, bought second-hand. When I first switch it on, it cools down to about around 5°C, but no further, no matter how long I leave it running. However, if I let it run for a few minutes, leave it off for at least a couple of hours and try again, the...

I just tried the lower pump speed; no difference except a bit of squealing. I've removed the TRVs altogether (I have Tado and there's only 2 rooms!) and the lockshields are fully open. I had my hand on the bypass and I could feel water flowing through it as soon as the pump started running. I'll...

Thanks for the reply. The bypass is definitely opening as soon as the boiler fires, but I assumed that this was because the circuit is so small. Would reducing the pump speed help? It's currently on the higher setting.

Hi, I'm in a studio flat with the above boiler feeding 3 radiators, 1 large and 2 small. I've been trying to balance the radiators but, even from cold, the boiler will not fire for more than about 3 minutes before the internal stat kicks in, which is not long enough to make adjustments. Once...