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    How to measure gas-pipework capacity

    This is approximately what they have quoted for straightening out some existing pipes and laying the new run which goes through a floor and 2 walls. they have allowed 2 full man days. Don't have the full breakdown of the quote yet. In any case I will go for the smaller boiler so the pipework...
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    How to measure gas-pipework capacity

    Thanks guys Unfortunately the extra cost from having to re-pipe is not £200-300 but min £1000 for the new pipes and then there is the aesthetics damage. If the new pipes were to be hidden completely then the cost would be far higher. Sounds like I will need to choose the smallest boiler...
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    How to measure gas-pipework capacity

    Thanks guys Unfortunately the extra cost from having to re-pipe is not £200-300 but min £1000 for the new pipes and then there is the aesthetics damage. If the new pipes were to be hidden completely then the cost would be far higher. Sounds like I will need to choose the smallest...
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    How to measure gas-pipework capacity

    Thanks! That makes sense. Yesterday I contacted the manufacturer (Worcester) and the technical support person said that a "gas pressure drop test" can be used and that the instrument to measure this is available to corgi plumbers. Do you agree with this or will this test not give the...
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    How to measure gas-pipework capacity

    Sure but is the static gauge the only instrument in the corgi certified plumbers toolbox?
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    How to measure gas-pipework capacity

    Hi Thanks for the feedback. I would have thought there would be some sort of instrument that could be attached at the old defective boilers gas inlet which could measure how much gas can be sucked out safely. The max gas consumption rate for the new boilers can be found in the suppliers...
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    How to measure gas-pipework capacity

    Hello My old 24kW Glow-Worm-Swiftflow-80-S-I-T boiler has packed it in and I am am considering installing a new Worscter-Bosh boiler. My plumber says that he cannot tell if the existing pipework will support a given size boiler without first buying and fitting the boiler due to some of the...
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