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John Thanks for all your help and explanations - an example of how a forum can be invaluable to "ordinary folk"

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The printout after the service shows pump pressure ( Bar ) 8 NFGT (degrees C ) 186 Nozzle Size 12.3 Does that sound right for my calcs above. I am trying to compare cost of running oil boiler against electric radiators at approx 16p per kw

1.25 x 80 H Nozzle - is on the invoice after the service as a part that was replaced 1. Does that mean it will use 1.25 US gallons / hour which is 1.04 UK gallons which is 4.72 litres / hour at full blast? 2. Why does the Kw vary from 35 - 44kw how do i change that or know which it...

Hi If I run my oil boiler which is a Warmflow Bluebird 120/150 Non Condensing boiler for 1 full hour non stop how much oil will it use? Defra website says it is 35Kw and 85% efficient. I had Warmflow engineer service it and he produced a printout after service that said it was 44kw and...

bengasman - I have discovered I live in "the house that jack built" but I have to live with it and make the necessary changes so probably the whole thing is wrong but I need to try and fix it. If I put on the upstairs circuit only ( 6 rads ) it is still slow but gets there eventually. When the...

Thanks glasgowgas So you would go with the ONE big pump idea as opposed to the second smaller pump inside the house ? By the way got the price of the quote wrong from first plumber it was £380 not £300 - Again I dont mind paying for a job to be RIGHT but too many times I have been later...

I will try and give you the info you are asking but firstly the system was installed new in a house that we bought from a private builder 3 yrs ago – no comeback there. The problem has been like this since inception. There are 3 circuits upstairs ( 6 rads ) d/stairs (20 rads) and water all work...

Hi Guys We have been having probs with central Heating in that the hot water does not seem to be pumping far enough round the system ie its very slow. Both plumbers agree that it is a pumping issue. One recommends a light commercial pump outside at the boiler cost installed £300. Second...