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    New Boiler too powerful??

    OK will mention it, this is all pre-existing plumbing, so the old boiler ran on this system, so I don't know why this one doesn't when turned up at the higher temps. Anyway I'll wait until its re-wired(programmer etc) and see if it still happens then explore other avenues. I will be armed with...
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    Thanks, I don't understand what you really mean but I'll certainly ask. You say Tee's and vents, l think this is the pipe you mean or at least part of it. if not ignore me and I'll let you know tomorrow if I can get the plumber round.
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    ah thanks, thats worse than my other problem! oh fun! Going to be a good day tomorrow trying to sort this out on the phone as I expect the installers will be booked up. Never have one fitted on a Friday!! I think the drain is all plastic with a cover over it. Will check in the AM.
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    Thanks Peter. I will read up, have a look and also ask the plumber tomorrow. I also noticed tonight whilst washing up that when I empty the sink(ie as soon as the last bit of water goes down the plug and the plug is now exposed) the boiler seems to gurgle. Looking at the condensation pipe...
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    Thanks Peter, I think it needs balancing aswell some rads are hot at the top and cooler at the bottom. If I posted pix could you seen the things you mention about the vent and cold feed. [/img]
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    Helpful thanks. I am talking to them don't you worry , as I am not a plumber is it not best for me to get some knowledge so I can ask them sensible questions and not get taken for a ride.
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    cheers, the boiler moved up the wall prob 10cm max. Tanks haven't moved. Bigger boiler on plumbers advice, had 3 quotes + BG all said I needed bigger than the 24 I got, which just having checked http://www.boilers.org.uk/ and done their calculator it comes out at 18.8kw. I know the...
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    I'm not a plumber just the owner, to be honest every firm said I should fit a 40kw for the size of the house, I said the old one heated the house OK, but all the online say 4 beds, 2 baths 13rads is 32-40kw. Peter, would the plumbing have been like that for the old boiler then and I might not...
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    New Boiler too powerful??

    Just have my old Ideal (17kw) boiler replaced with a Worcester 24ri. Never had a problem with the old system, OK pipes creaked on start up buts thats the house(wooden frame) install rather than the boiler. however on the new boiler when I turn the temp gauge on the front of the boiler to over...
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