Hi, I'm new to the site so probably look like a right numpty as I don't really know what I'm doing. I have a Firebird C26 Oil boiler that has just started to lose pressure. It is three years old. I have never had any probs with it until two days ago when I noticed the pressure had dropped so much the boiler cut out. I'd be grateful for any advice appart from "get a new one" as my wife has been spending too much recently. Thanks.
Firebird C26
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Check the pressure release pipe outside to see if there's any water there - also the boiler is likely to have an automatic air vent on the top of its casing. Look for mineral stains here, as the water evapourates quickly.
John
John
If it's not been serviced in a while the exp. vessel will need recharging. To do this release all the water pressure till the gauge reads zreo. Then using a car tyre pump, pump the vessel back up to 1 bar. Charge the water up to 1 bar again .Stix.
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It's a "Firebird".
They all leak like a cracked P£$$ pot after a couple of years.
They all leak like a cracked P£$$ pot after a couple of years.
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Thanks guys, guess wot i'm doing on my day off
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Yep in the deep dark depths of the bloody boiler!!!
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