best way to stay dry

[doyle]

hi guys been a while so ill give you problems first, neighbours boiler drains down and knocks on ignition ive found that a rad valve is leaking somewhat, drain valve unaccessable.

having used the canned stuff to freeze pipes and found the ice brick unplugs to easy which will be the best way to stay dry.

next part is for query/ diagnoses

the boiler is ideal condensing boiler fitted with a external gauge for pressure, the neighbour has noticed that when he tops the boiler up daily to 2 bar the pressure indicated rises during ch use only to just below 3 bar, i know ive not yet come across pressure related problems advise welcome on this.

im kinda thinking pressure could = leaks if some sort of blockage existing in existing pipe work????

 

[Aquaheat]

the boiler is ideal condensing boiler fitted with a external gauge for pressure, the neighbour has noticed that when he tops the boiler up daily to 2 bar the pressure indicated rises during ch use only to just below 3 bar, i know ive not yet come across pressure related problems advise welcome on this.

The initial start pressure is too high. When system is cold the pressure should be in the region of 1.2 bar give or take. A pressure increase during use is normal and with the correct initial pressure it should not really go above 2 bar.

 

[gavinda]

perhaps retyping your question in an acceptable and grammatically correct form of english would help.

ie. wtf are you on about

 

[swidders]

Unlike gavinda I'm used to the semi-literate (since I talk to myself on a frequent basis!).

1/. Boiler pressure too high (1 bar should suffice)

2/. System will need draining down so use the outlet to a rad valve to connect hose to with appropriate fitting - not sure that you've got, so you'll have to shop around.

3/. While system down, install an accessible drain off point (replace one of lowest radiator's valves with drain of valve).

 

[doyle]

gavinda no need for persecution of the semi literate nor inexperienced otherwise thanks for that guys, wasnt sure whether increase in pressure was result of pipe obstruction/blockage causing weekest joints to fail whilst under working pressure.

as i say never noticed an increase in pressure on boilers due to lack of experience and mine stays at same pressure regardless of whether or not ch is on, thus surprise at the rate of increase and guidance sought.

by looks of it and past experience no option but to spill a bit of water, ill hose pipe it after cutting it cheers.

swidders if your into bathroom/kitchen work aswell check charles taylor auctioneers(salford) website for rk tiles might find some interesting bits going at 75/85% off

 

[swidders]

doyle, thanks for the tip - will investigate

 

[doyle]

they have some pics displayed but the stock is held in warrington at the rk depot, seems decent stuff. spoke to charles taylors and its on a 70% todays 75% tomorrow 80% day after then 85% then what offers tehy can get on everything. site boast 1200 pallets of stock and tiles including wet baord i think its called shower cubicals baths, taps, sinks ect.
i might travel over tomorrow for a browse

 

[bengasman]

there is a difference between -i can't do it- and -i can't be asked to make an effort.
can you think of any reason why i first should spend time figuring out what on earth you mean, before answering the question?

 

[gavinda]

not just me then.

 

[Aquaheat]

nope

 

[doyle]

there is a difference between -i can't do it- and -i can't be asked to make an effort.
can you think of any reason why i first should spend time figuring out what on earth you mean, before answering the question?

well you sure took the time to make this poxy reply same ol forum init. i remember doing my acs and always seeking guidance in things same ol abuse to anyone who isnt already established isnt it, maybe fear of people learning to do your job and take your money no doubt.

most forums carry people that will scare others aways, makes the abusive look good feel good and so forth...not on my back mate.... i shout back in which i claim your contribution was unworthy anyway so why take time to write it in the first place.

 

[doyle]

just to finnish post off and close arguement dont need your replies swidders was on the ball got answers that was needed.

so a big thanks to swidders top guy

 

[gavinda]

congrats swidders. the point was i really couldnt understand what the op was asking... ie neighbors boiler drains down and knocks ignition.. eh?

nothing to do with not wanting to help a newbie but unable to understand. the rest of th posts made reply so semi literacy not an issue and really how would you pass acs if 'semi literate?

 

[swidders]

I agree with you about difficulty to understand what newbie was on about, but took it on as a challenge and guessed right by the sound of it. As frankie howard used to say, you shouldn't mock the afflicted!!!

Nice last sentence from you there - never went onto acs myself (colour blindness prevents this, awww) but it seems to me that you boys make up a whole new language which is clearly superliterate (bigburner is the standard to which you all aspire ). So def not knocking you!

 

[gavinda]

the rest of th posts made reply so semi literacy not an issue and really how would you pass acs if 'semi literate?

partly thinking faster than typing and partly the stupid touchpad on my laptop. i can almost make sense of it.

and like i said.. was never a dig at the op, ill always make it clear when im being a ****.