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    Low Loss Header - plumbed wrong!?

    Hi, system specs are: Ideal Harrier boiler set to 100kw 70c 2 zones 1st zone 20 radiators 1 1/2" pipe 2nd zone 24 radiators 2" pipe boiler 2 1/2" pipe
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    Low Loss Header - plumbed wrong!?

    Hi, had a boiler installed with low loss header but I think it is plumbed incorrectly. When either zone is on radiators are hot however, when both zones are on, zone 2 radiators are much colder. Here is plumbing diagram Shouldn't the flow pipes be at the top and return pipes at the bottom?
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    Upgrading from a Megaflo

    Hi, I am looking to change our megaflo 300l tank as it is quite old now and is causing water to smell. I believe it is something inside the bubble float breaking down? Which is a good brand to get that will last 15+ years and has fast recovery? Are telford any good or is the metal thin? how...
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    Large Oil Boiler - Condensing?

    Actually you may be surprised. I have contacted loads of companies. All do industrial premises, schools, town halls, offices etc. Half don't even arrive or get back for quotes. Quotes so far range from £11.5k - £28k ! Highest was so vaque wouldn't even tell me boiler model! Yes its gas oil...
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    Large Oil Boiler - Condensing?

    The house is Midlands not London I have got quotes from heating engineers! Nothing wrong with red diesel!
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    Large Oil Boiler - Condensing?

    I have 47 radiators
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    Large Oil Boiler - Condensing?

    This was done by previous owner, but I know some Large rooms were not heated. I have no experience of how well the heating worked. All the companies seem to do is look at boiler plate and spec a slightly smaller boiler. Yes I have read up on weather compensating, Hoval comes with it...
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    Large Oil Boiler - Condensing?

    Hi, I require a new oil boiler, previous boiler never worked. Its a huge 200kw red diesel boiler downgraded I think to 75kw. I have 2 quotes so far: 180kw ideal falcon gts 2 x 90kw Hoval Uno - 3 Is condensing just a waste? Even hoval didn't recommend it suggesting their models takes...
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    TPI Thermostat with Old Oil Boiler

    I have an old Cast iron Oil boiler, which digital programmable thermostat is best suited for it? I read that TPI controlled stats which seems the norm are not good for non condensing / modulating boilers, is this correct? The only digital thermostat I found that can switch tpi off is danfoss.
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    Insulating Roof Rafters

    Yes there is a room in the roof, it is fully plastered. but there are no radiators installed.
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    Insulating Roof Rafters

    Hi, the roof of my house is being retiled and felted with a breathable membrane. The house is a period property with yorkshire stone roof, however it has suffered from dry rot in parts. Now seems the perfect time to add insulation as it has none. I measured the roof trusses gap and it...
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