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    Problem balancing cast iron rads after system powerflush

    nope, all rads are on a double pipe system.
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    Problem balancing cast iron rads after system powerflush

    Recently done a powerflush on a sealed system S plan with 12 cast iron rads and 6 steel rads. Also fitted a Magnaclean at the same time. Most of the pipework is 22mm with 15mm to the steel rads. Prior to the powerflush, the system was reasonably well balanced to my knowledge but some of the...
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    Boiler modulating up and down

    No, plan is to drain down and refill and add inhibitor but given the issue above I wonder if it needs a powerflush rather than simple drain/fill.
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    Boiler modulating up and down

    Haha yeah - did hear that Ferroli's have a pretty poor reliability history. This one is approx 8yrs old I think. I know the process of modulating but this ain't normal, modulating up and down constantly every 30 secs.
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    Boiler modulating up and down

    I've noticed recently that once the CH is nearly up to temperature, the boiler flame modulates up and down over approx a 30 second cycle. Eventually the boiler will switch off as normal once the room stat indicates its up to temperature. Is this a sign the system is sludged up and needs a power...
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    Question about flame sensor electrode operation

    I'm trying to figure out if the flame sensor electrode is what's causing a Ferroli Tempra 30 boiler to fire up briefly (2-3secs) but then shutdown and lockout until reset. Everything else is calling for heat (external controls), overheat/safety thermostat, air pressure switch ok. Fan ok, pump...
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    Descaler/cleaner for boiler copper heat exchanger

    Got a problem with a Ferroli Tempra 30 boiler (approx 9yrs old) making lots of noise (kettling/vibrating) after running for a few mins & then shutting down. System is an S plan with 12 cast iron rads and a few pressed steel rads. Both the fan and pump have been replaced but not sorted the...
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    Trying to figure out what this lawn weed is.

    already checked on that site but I can't see one similar. It doesn't flower either. Hopefully a close up will help...
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    Trying to figure out what this lawn weed is.

    Nasty stuff is taking over the lawn and is spreading into the flowerbeds as well. Can't figure out what it is from a Google search so far..
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    Replacing Grundfos boiler pump head - like for like

    It also doesn't make a noise all the time, just usually when the boiler first kicks into life or when it powers down.
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    Glass extension but this pipe is a problem (pics attached)

    Also, I hope that T&E cabling clipped to the outside of the wall is temporary. It should be in conduit otherwise for mechanical protection and to stop sunlight degrading the plastic sheath.
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    Replacing Grundfos boiler pump head - like for like

    Thanks, that's a useful video and it helped to figure out how to dismantle the head. What I'm curious about though is why he recommends lubricating the outside of the can before inserting it back into the head? This bit isn't the part which moves, its the bit inside the can which does. Also...
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    Replacing Grundfos boiler pump head - like for like

    How do you clean the can (or head) ? Isn't it a sealed unit?
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    Replacing Grundfos boiler pump head - like for like

    It makes a noise like this! http://youtu.be/atYhxuN5X_w I had the pump head off and it was ok, no sludge. Its about 9yrs old.
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    Replacing Grundfos boiler pump head - like for like

    Pump is on its way out on a Ferroli Tempra 30 boiler. The pump is a Grundfos 15-50 but looks to be a custom one for Ferroli. I've tried googling the part number but can't seem to find a suitable replacement. Since it is just the pump head, can I fit any Grundfos 15-50 pump head?
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    Problem with limit thermostat or overheat cutoff thermostat?

    Hmm, think I may have found the cause of the short cycling.. http://youtu.be/atYhxuN5X_w Pump doesn't always make this noise mind you, seems to occur randomly at the moment.
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    Problem with limit thermostat or overheat cutoff thermostat?

    Got a Ferroli Tempra 30 system boiler on a S plan which is short cycling. Pump makes a bit of a whining noise which comes and goes, tends to be worse just before the boiler shuts down. Main prob is the short cycling though, it happens regardless if the system is calling for HW or CH or both...
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    Trying to find this washer!

    Got a bit of a leak from this valve on the boiler flow pipe after replacing the safety valve. Examining the (knackered) black washer I noticed its chamfered around the outer edge and is slightly bigger than a standard fibre washer (shown alongside) - hence won't fit. Anyone know what...
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