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    richie4236 reacted to Johntheo5's post in the thread Changing the AAV with Thanks Thanks.
    As one lager seller famously says, probably, its a true H. But I've seen cases where that very accepted close coupled setup still gave...
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    richie4236 replied to the thread Changing the AAV.
    The space is a bit limited and I don't really want to do the whole airing cupboard. Would this work if I made it out of a couple of...
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    richie4236 reacted to Johntheo5's post in the thread Changing the AAV with Thanks Thanks.
    That looks pretty like it to me, with Vent & Fill no more than 150mm apart.
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    richie4236 reacted to cross thread's post in the thread Changing the AAV with Thanks Thanks.
    After checking your pump settings are correct I would cut that “airjack” and alter to a close couple set up easy to alter.
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    richie4236 reacted to Exedon's post in the thread Changing the AAV with Thanks Thanks.
    As above get rid of that aerjec and repipe to H section. They are the work of the devil try sticking a magnet on pipework near it.
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    richie4236 replied to the thread Changing the AAV.
    Just so I'm clear, we're talking about this when we say "H section"? Vent goes up to above the F&E tank and bends over, so air gets out...
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    richie4236 replied to the thread Changing the AAV.
    This is on the LHS of our airing cupboard on the first floor. It's about 30cm below the ceiling, and is the highest point in the...
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    Recently drained and refilled our open vented system with X400 to clean it out. It's been a long time since it was done. It went well...
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    richie4236 replied to the thread Jammed Drain Valve.
    I gave up on the boiler. It seemed risky, and I couldn't find any installation documents that clearly stated what the valves purpose...
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    richie4236 replied to the thread Jammed Drain Valve.
    Top tip on the foil. Thanks. I've successfully drained the system and all the downstairs rads.
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    richie4236 reacted to footprints's post in the thread Jammed Drain Valve with Thanks Thanks.
    Sounds like you are trying to use the filling loop to drain. Can you post a picture of the boiler connections? Best way if you cannot...
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    We have an open vented system that hasn't been drained for some time. The pump is struggling, but before I change it, I wanted to drain...
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