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    Outdoor Boiler Anti-freeze

    don't forget the frost stat is not only going to protect the boiler but the rest of the internal services by bringing on the heating. you could consider 2 stage protection, bring the circ pump on first say @ 5 degs, you try freezing moving water :!: then boiler @ 0 degs...... just a thought :D
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    Boiler Heating joint leak

    old type pressure relief valve still available, try plumb center
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    Turbomax VUW 242E

    The reason I susspect the top connection is because I found crap under the 10mm cap I can pass an allen key down the large port (under cap) but if I try the pressure switch connection with a smaller key it does not pass in to the tee. I did use some force , but didnt want to drill in case of...
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    Turbomax VUW 242E

    Driving me mad..... Have a prob with the dif pressure switch not operating, pump o k diverter valve has been serviced, just wondering .... I found a blockage in the top venturi port (under 10mm cap) is there a non return valve in the final switch connection ? If not any other reason for the...
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    Combi or condensing?

    Garage installation is not ideal so may incur extra costs !! Private Garages The installation of appliances within garages is permitted, however some manufacturers may not allow this option as lower ambient temperatures may adversely affect the efficiency of the appliance and its...
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    Isolating valves. How reliable????

    Why are we isolating the heating pump to turn of the shower :!:
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    boiler flue extention advice please

    Just a thought...... hope the boiler is not in use at present ? :shock:
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    Back boiler conversion

    thanks all for your comments, but the fact remains I am going to remove my 25 year old back boiler and replace using a band B rated system boiler, not a condenser as my property is exempt under the HE guidelines, does anyone have comments specifically about the original post re high eff...
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    Back boiler conversion

    Sorry wasnt aware you could discarge to cast iorn, that said dont fancy hanging of a ladder trying to connect plastic/cast iorn addaptor also to boot my property is a chalet style meaning a high roof apex, plume will affect next door unless a roof kit is used. I personally dont think a...
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    Back boiler conversion

    the soil stack is cast iorn
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    Back boiler conversion

    thanks for the replys .. but 1: this is an open vented cylinder 2: recvery rates are from sadis tech spec,not mine 3: as stated in the post a condensor is not a viable option as the only placement avail is in loft space and condense drainage not wanted running 2 storeys down the...
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    Back boiler conversion

    This is A high recovery tank example 120ltr unit with a primary coil load of 11.5 KW has a quoted recov time of only 23 mins (70% of capacity from 15deg to 60degs) just thinking of installing one instead a conventional cylinder and wondered if anyone had any views/exp :)
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    Back boiler conversion

    Hi all Just wondering if you have any opinions on Sadia Megalife vented cylinders and their ilk ..got to replace back boiler this year and cant fit condenser due to restrictions Ect, is the initial cost for the unit worth the savings? 3 bed semi , Gas fired inst I know there is no...
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    wall mounted switch for water pump... is this normal?

    In A galaxcy Far Far Away.........................................
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    Floor standing condensors

    Cheers BDL diddnt see the 80mm kit :roll: will look into it cheque is in the post.
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    Floor standing condensors

    Cheers BDL thats the unit I was looking at but the flue is 4" and would have to rise 12' up the external to comply with restrictions, I dont do a lot of domestic (do have a ticket though :) ) just wondering on other options I.E is there a system unit with a 2" plastic plumbe kit that can be used...
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    Floor standing condensors

    I know its a vuage question but does anyone know of a floor standing system boiler with flexable flue options, current 27 year old diplomat is external to customers property and plume will be a prob but custermer does not want 4'' flue up his property, only solution I can see is 2 smaller wall...
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    Greenstar 29HE

    Old post I know, But Hears the proof in the pudding!!!http://www.viessmann.co.uk/ :lol: :lol: :lol: Check out the domestic boiler specs
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    Changing Basin Taps That Have Been Cemented On.

    Quote A new sink then u cant go wrong!!!
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    Potterton Suprima system - tripping out - help please!

    Beg to differ but some of the B G elite engineers may appriciate some constructive comments :evil:
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