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I thought the pipe was a bit iffy but didn't want to get off on the wrong foot until I'd checked with others. The Glow worm is nigh on 11 years old and leaks badly, there is an old post on here by me. Its kept going for about 9 months with this leak but the opinion on hear was it was likely to...

Gents, I had a plumber out to quote for replacing my existing Glow Worm 40e Condensing Boiler. He is preparing a quote for a suitable (Worcester sp?)Bosch Unit but in the interim he strongly recommended that I change to a combination unit, his logic was that I would no longer have the...

Dave, I thought I'd already done a comprehensive search, but obviously not. Seems I was on the right lines, just need a quote or two to scare me :). regards, Kevin.

Hi All, Our existing glow worm boiler is due for replacement and I would be grateful for any recommendations on suitable options as I've never purchased a replacement unit before. The unit will be fitted in a three bedroom house which has 10 radiators fitted. From surfing a few websites the...

Only if I get angry :lol: regards, Kevin

Softus, Following your advice I went to my local B&Q and chatted to their instore plumber - he agreed with your diagnosis (I said faulty valve) and identified the suitable part - 98p. I fitted this this morning and hey presto everything is back into service. I have to say compared to the...

Gents, I'm sure a somewhat simple problem for the group but nonetheless I'd appreciate some advice. The mixer tap fitted to the bath is playing up. Basically if you put the hot water tap on full no more than a dribble comes out and its as good as off as soon as you make half a turn from the...

Well Dan, Went through a full test and no problems, all radiators behaving and no strange noises!!! I've learnt a valuable lesson - thanks again to all who offered advice. kind regards, Kevin

Well guys, I've installed the w-machine and followed your advice for the by-pass valve, hot water / heating is on and I'm now going to sit with my fingers crossed! kind regards, Kevin P.S. Thanks to all for the immediate support, I'm truely grateful, I have a disabled and chronically ill...

Dan, I just did some searching and saw that it isn't an open or shut case (no pun!). You have confirmed that and are quite correct I don;t have a clue as to the number of turns. So if I'm right your are suggesting fully opening the valve then rotating it back half a turn and seeing how things...

Disconnected the washing machine tonight in preparation of a new one coming tomorrow. Unfortunately the local hot tap isolation valvc, the one with a plastic bar that you turn a quarter to isolate failed to operate. So, as I disconnnected the hot pipr from the machine hey presto piping hot water...

Stan and Tony, Sorry for the lack of information in the first instance, glad to have cleared that up. Would I be right in saying that considering the age of this boiler and its possible problems you are both of the opinion that I'd be better (over the long term) to completely replace it? If...

All, thanks for the quick responses, I will print off and try to understand :) I came home tonight and the wife told me it had been leaking a storm today, so I quickly removed the covers and looked. There was water lying in the bottom and for the first time I noticed what looked like a tell...

I noticed water leaking from the underside of my condenser central heating system (Glow Worm Unit). The drips form on the 90 degree bend of the PVC pipe which I have since found out is the drain pipe. I got a plumber out and he stripped the boiler and cleaned out the small plastic box that the...