Recent content by vik2

Thanks for your help, All

combined cold feed & vent on boiler, done by plumber who was fixing the boiler noise and overflow issue.

Thanks for that, How long can I leave the system in this state, does that cause any complications ?

Ok thanks, Does that involve any major risks or it is alright as a short term solution ?

Thanks, Are there any risks involved with this system ?? They had cleaned the system before hand, they seem to think its more sludge and due to microball pipes.

Thanks Mick, Appreciate your help ! I am not sure what's the difference between open vent and overflow pipes. The Feed and Expansion tank following pipes: - Cold water feed into the tank via mains water supply - Cold water supply out to CH system - A pipe coming out of the system (does...

I had Header tank (expansion) overflowing hot water continuously, worried about how much temprature this can handle I switched off the heating. I had called plumbers, who have somehow sorted this but in a strage way, I am not sure. I'll try to explain below: - They have cut the cold feed...

Yes it is very hot not sure if its more then 80c

I only have service contract !

Not sure what stat, I think its where it lights up etc. I got the boiler serviced last year by BG.

Thanks Dave, How much this can typically cost ! OR is possible I had opened or closed a wrong valve somewhere (Please see my previous comments). Thanks again for your help !

Both are aggresive chemicals and only used with caution. The heat exchanger on a glowworm has vey small water ways and is prone to a blockage. (Ihave cleaned one this year alredy). Fortunately, they are so easy to remove and clean I generally get my apprentice to do that job nowadays...

I can feel the HW coming through the pipes around the pump and distributing after motorised valve in each direction. But the banging is so loud that I have moved the thermo on the boiler to ver low and even switched it off at times. Just worried something else may break. Haven;t tested the...

Not sure, I think is Y plan. I have three way motorised valve