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How much would it cost approx to go to a sealed system? Already spent circa £2,300 on installation and follow up repairs and only looking to stay on house for another couple of years.

You are right about a fault somewhere. I think I've done everything I can myself by getting as much muck out of the system as possible, job is to find out what is causing it! Plumber coming in 2 days to have a look! Came as a recommendation which is a good thing so will hopefully get to the...

I have contacted the company but they seem to be avoiding my calls so I don't think I'll get much joy there! They installed the system and we have had numerous problems since. If it is poorly designed cold feed and vent how could I know this is the problem? Is dripping from the vent the only...

Thanks for the reply. I thought it may be down to the failure of the installer to bail out the F & E tank of any sludge and it has just been drained back down into the system causing further corrosion. Pumping over sounds interesting, I shall have a look and see if any water drips from the...

Hello all, I had a power flush on my system a year ago, 3 years after install, due to massive build up of sludge. What was removed during the power flush was unbelievable. A year on and I checked the F & E tank in the loft and it was absolutely full of sludge and looks like it hasn't been...

Talking of poor circulation, I turned the boiler back on after all the work I did. I turned the heating on and put the thermostat up to test the heating. The boiler fired up, green ignition light came on,.but then turned off after about 20 seconds and. After about 10 minutes the same thing...

I've heard a few people recommend a magna clean. Would that be an easy swap for the boiler buddy or would that need additional piperwork. The buddy does look a little flimsy, think I will leave it to the expert. Is it a problem leaving the system running until the buddy gets cleaned?

Hi all, I've had a fun weekend draining down heating system after discovering filth and sludge in header tank. I bailed out the tank and then drained down and hosed the radiators then filled up and drained down again before filling with inhibitor. I have a boiler buddy that looks full of...

Hi all, Following advice on another thread I have decided to drain my system down so I can clean the radiators. I have never done this before so have a couple of questions: 1) Is it ok to isolate the upstairs radiators before drain down as they always get hot and don't seem to be a...

ah, I see! I am looking to drain the system down and remove the downstairs radiators this weekend. Will I need to get some inhibitor to add to the system when I refill?

Thanks for the reply. I am thinking a full drain down might be the best method as I could then clean the boiler buddy at the same time. If I were to drain as you suggested why would I close the valves of the upstairs radiators? Many thanks, James

Hi all :) I am in the pocess of removing my radiators downstairs and wondered whether I should remove one, clean then replace and refill and then move on to the next one or do them all at the same time? Also when I have removed a radiator should I turn the valves on and let the water run...

Thanks for your replies. I was thinking of fitting this: http://www.justfans.co.uk/backdraft-dampers-p-110.html which would save the cost of a new fan as the fan works fine! I decided against a new cowl on the outside as the existing one is cemented on and I don't want to chisel away...

Hi all, I have an extractor fan in a downstairs toilet that comes on when you turn the light on and stays on for a few minutes after the light has been turned off. The problem is that I get a terrible draught coming through the vents. The cowl on the outside is a plastic one with 3 flaps...

Update - I isolated one of the radiators and unscrewed the union nuts and approx half a bucket of clear water came out of the flow side, nothing out if the return side. Unfortunately one of the nuts is cross threaded and I can't remove the radiator. I am wondering if sludge is now the...

After further research if the installer asks for extra money I think it may be worth taking the job on myself. I am thinking of isolating and removing the radiators and then flushing them with a hosepipe to get any sludge out. I then want to clean the boiler buddy (when I can find it) but...

Thanks for the reply. I couldn't see it but will have another look and let you know.

Hey all, I have posted another topic on here about cool radiators but wondered if anyone would know where a boiler buddy would be installed? The condensing boiler is in a shed attached to the house and the pump and hot water storage tank are in the airing cupboard upstairs with small water...

Hello all :D I have a problem which has been going on for a while and would appreciate some assistance. I shall start from the beginning so apologies for the long post. I had a new Worcester condensing boiler installed in January 2008 after the old boiler died. It would appear the...