Alpha 240P Expansion Vessel

[nesty1760]

I got an Alpha Ocean boiler 240P since 1997 & still kinda working ok. Should consider replacement. Though preferably like to get one more year from it, due to funds.

Got a slight problem where the pressure drops on it over time. The needle gauge supposed to remain in the green bar section. However I have to let water back into to stabilise the pressure.

I have checked the system and there are no leaks. Someone at the pub, not a plumber (but tinkering with plumbing), said sounds like the expansion vessel (like a ballon) has deflated & needs re-inflating? Does it sound like this?

Is this relatively straight forward for a plumber to fix; how many hours approx.?

 

[DP]

OK, let us say you get an expansion vessel and then manage to replace the vessel you think is knackered. Fill up the system and find your boiler is still leaking water/ needing topped up.

No do you ask you pal at the pub and see what other part needss replacing.

Get someone in a let them locate and fix the problem. Long term it will be cheaper.

 

[Agile]

You can see how to cheak and repressurise the EXV in the FAQ on this site.

I once went to fix a boiler which had been "repaired" by someone from the owner's pub!

It ended up costing him about £230 but if he had called me first would have been just £106

Why do people think a bodger is going to be better than a professional?

Tony