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Seems to me you are just masking a problem which will lead to further problems of corrosion if you leave this modification connected.
You could leave permanently connected then if you get a slight leak it will keep it topped up to 1.5 bar
Such a good idea that I've already got one, had it for ages
Such a brilliant idea,it's a wonder why the water regs don't allow it.
Why don't they allow it Lee? It's only a temporary installation whilst the system is being filled, then it's removed and taken away, and the filling loop disconnected, once the system is full. Don't see anything wrong with that.
Thanks chaps, I've got 100's of em!!
Whatcha think, could I give my auld mate Tomplum a run for his money??
He'd be a tough one to beat, he's a star is our Thomas.
Such a good idea that I've already got one, had it for ages
Such a brilliant idea,it's a wonder why the water regs don't allow it.
Why don't they allow it Lee? It's only a temporary installation whilst the system is being filled, then it's removed and taken away, and the filling loop disconnected, once the system is full. Don't see anything wrong with that.
Just out of interest, how many of you pros have been to an unvented system and found the filling loop actually not connected ? I can't help thinking most people would just wonder why the ***** plumber left it off and reconnect it permanently the first time they need to use it.As a temp measure the regs have no say, as a permanent fixture they do as the loop is not allowed to be left in place.
Pump all the water out the radiator(this will go into the F&E tank or out through the PRV if the system water pressure goes above 3Bar)
PS. For the hard of thinking, don't forget to cap the TRV!!!
You're right Dan, there's a few boilers with integral loops you'll be unable to use it on.
Thats useful for installers.
BUT its also useful for fitting permanently on the filling loop at tenanted properties to stop them over filling the system.
Tony
Pump all the water out the radiator(this will go into the F&E tank or out through the PRV if the system water pressure goes above 3Bar)
PS. For the hard of thinking, don't forget to cap the TRV!!!
Also don't forget to carry a spare PRV with you to replace the one on the system that's now leaking as you've got **** in it by pumping mucky heating water out of it.
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