Filling loop, where is it? Ideal boiler C80FF

[allende]

Hi
New house, problem with the boiler. It is a "Ideal Boiler C80 FF" and the pressure reading is zero. The radiators are cold upstairs, I am assuming because there is no pressure. All the advice I have seen so far recommends adding pressure via the Filling loop. This is my problem- I can't find it!
I have looked under the boiler and the sink (just in case) and can't find it. I am looking for a flexible silver pipe? Is it possible not to have one? The manual mentions connecting the filling loop but doesn't tell me how or what to.
Can I buy a filling loop and connect it and , if so, connect it to what? I am reasonably OK with most DIY but this has me stumped. Where the hell is the thing??
Thanks for any help, it would be really appreciated

 

[kevplumb]

could be anywhere try following the pipework or look for a removable panel somewhere

 

[jime17]

maybe the pipe isnt connected? (ie, the installer disconnected the filling loop and took it away?) I was under the impression that they werent supposed to be left in situ due to possibkle contamination of the mains supply in event of the water being switched off?

 

[htgeng]

maybe the pipe isnt connected? (ie, the installer disconnected the filling loop and took it away?) I was under the impression that they werent supposed to be left in situ due to possibkle contamination of the mains supply in event of the water being switched off?

I have yet to see one that has been disconnected or removed. Maybe I just don't get out enough They have two check valves to prevent contamination - one either end of the hose. The one on the CH side also prevents getting sprayed with water from the system if the hose is removed!

 

[allende]

Thanks for your help so far. I have looked and looked but there isn't one there! I'm thinking it would be fairly visable from the photo you showed. Should I have pipes where it would attach to?
Could i attach a new one myself? Where would it go?
Thanks again

 

[doitall]

find your cold mains and follow that.

Of course you may not have one at all, and the system could be fed from an header tank.

You could also try asking the vendor.

 

[kevplumb]

wouldnt be the first time ive found one under the floor

 

[allende]

Hi thanks again. Just checked under the floor and it is solid concrete underneath laminate so I hope to god it's not under there!
Here are some pictures of the pipes under the boiler:

http://www.dylan1.plus.com/Pipes.htm

Is there anything not there that should be attached? Any sign of where I should attach a filling loop? Could it be inside the boiler
Thanks again[/url]

 

[kevplumb]

pic dont work

 

[allende]

http://www.dylan1.plus.com/Pipes.htm

 

[doitall]

Hi thanks again. Just checked under the floor and it is solid concrete underneath laminate so I hope to god it's not under there!
Here are some pictures of the pipes under the boiler:

http://www.dylan1.plus.com/Pipes.htm

Is there anything not there that should be attached? Any sign of where I should attach a filling loop? Could it be inside the boiler
Thanks again[/url]

That isolating valve looks like it may do the job, the chrome thing above the wshing machine tap, so give it a try

 

[allende]

Spot on! Thanks so much, spent all day looking for a solution- half a turn with a screwdriver sorted it!
Thanks again, what a great forum, really grateful

 

[kevplumb]

it should have a proper loop fitted tho

 

[bripl]

what about the hep fittings within 1m of the boiler tsk tsk?

 

[Slugbabydotcom]

Good of you to post pics I wish a lot more ppl would do that