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    Boiler kettling periodically

    its not the ultracom its just 24hxi, but thanks for that link. I've still managed to find the correct model on that website https://www.heatingspareparts.com/boiler-spares/glowworm/glowworm-spc-24hxi
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    Boiler kettling periodically

    Open vent looks like its on return side like you've suggested. Plumber came today while I was at work (mrs was in). I'd asked them to clean out the heat exchanger and give it a service. They told her that they would never manage to get seals for it or any spare parts sow wouldnt touch it. I've...
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    Boiler kettling periodically

    Got an old, 15-20yr old Glow-worm 24hxi (open-vented system) that's had a weird deeprumbling noise for years. It’s not the usual “kettle boiling” whistle, it’s more like a low jackhammer vibration you can feel through the house. Happens 20 mins into a hot-water cycle, lasts circa 40 secs, pitch...
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    Removing dated stone fireplace

    is the wall around it plasterboard? if so I would check to see if the fireplace surround is attached to the gable wall or if it is a totally separate entity by cutting (or bashing)the plaster around the surround, I mean it will need patchwork anyway. Also, the Hearth will probably be a c*** to...
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    Summerhouse/Outbuilding wiring thoughts?

    So, my dad is finally getting a summerhouse built in his garden, and looks like Ill be doing the wiring. Now its not one of those flat pack assembly kits things; its the real deal joiners, builders, etc. Before we go any further, I know this work is notifiable and he intends on getting his...
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    Where's the filling loop?!

    Ahhh thank you! That makes far more sense hear the tank in the loft topping up everything I have a shower, so this is why I can't depressurize. Any advice as to how to insert the sludge remover?
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    Where's the filling loop?!

    Hi folks, new to the forum. Just moved house and have nearly finished gutting and renovating it. Boiler is Kettling so decided to buy some sludge remover. It's a glow worm 24hxi, and coming from a combi house to this 'sealed system?' ( cold water tank in loft, hot water tank in eaves, boiler...
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