I will keep an eye on that. Thanks.
Is this how it should be ?
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I will keep an eye on that. Thanks.
Of course you will. Could you bring some tools with you please. We have a snagging list already.
There is a filter housing at the tank but much smaller than that shown in the photo. I think I am correct in saying that the one shown is a paper element type of filter. Maybe the one at the tank is just a mesh to take out the larger stuff, same as the gauze filter in the lift pump on a diesel engine.
It is indeed warm, however it rapidly cools given the small (but regular) quantities we're talking as half the country seemingly have found out, particularly during the last but one and two winters, when their's froze. I'm not in the business but I'd hazard a guess that frozen condensates were the number 1 reason for heating failure callouts over those periods.
To be fair, your run is certainly not as vulnerable as many (e.g. those that have long horizontal, or uphill(!), runs) and lagging it may be sufficient. Note however that lagging only slows down heat transfer (loss).
I'm sure you'd be alright; I only pointed it out since you asked (okay, admittedly not about this bit!) but it is considered best practice and somewhat standard to run it internally wherever possible so thought it worth a mention. A new build really should fall into the 'wherever possible' category given free reign on the design.
Mathew
I can certainly understand the logic of that Mathew, and thank you for mentioning it.
David.
David.
It certainly does, or you look a c**t like me, I didn't really take much notice at all other than the flue and the condensate
I'm not that old but think I need an eye test as I sort of presumed stop tap. And water meter, don't know how now looking at it
I would be questioning his abilities also.
What type of heating do you have - radiators or underfloor?
What are the design flow and return temperatures?
Do you have a combi boiler or a hot water cylinder?
Do you have weather compensation?
FFS
Why are so many slagging this off ... other than the condensate that should be inside or run in 32/40mm if outside it all looks acceptable to me
Yes hes got to fit a terminal and has told the custard this
Yes I am OFTEC reg and Worcester accredated and yes oil boilers plume alot more than gas
He most prob had a spec and done things to the spec .. if the spec makes no mention of a plume kit then he will not fit one
Be intresting to know how many are OFTEC reg poking there nose in
I would say that the 22mm elbow is the blow off from a unvented and as such should be in a drain or have a guard and be at low level .. he may not have finished that off yet??
some have put here hands up and admitted they dont know much about oil but to be honest theres not that much to them
Just make sure its serviced every year ... very important compared to gas
The oil line looks quite neat outside to me ... the only thing we do is always fit tigerloops but there maybe one inside
Dont worry about the plume thats what boilers do ... it may have just started up so will be alot more than when up to temp .......... all of you lot slagging this off take a few pics and post them on here and let us all pull your work apart
Why are so many slagging this off ... other than the condensate that should be inside or run in 32/40mm if outside it all looks acceptable to me
Yes hes got to fit a terminal and has told the custard this
Yes I am OFTEC reg and Worcester accredated and yes oil boilers plume alot more than gas
He most prob had a spec and done things to the spec .. if the spec makes no mention of a plume kit then he will not fit one
Be intresting to know how many are OFTEC reg poking there nose in
I would say that the 22mm elbow is the blow off from a unvented and as such should be in a drain or have a guard and be at low level .. he may not have finished that off yet??
some have put here hands up and admitted they dont know much about oil but to be honest theres not that much to them
Just make sure its serviced every year ... very important compared to gas
The oil line looks quite neat outside to me ... the only thing we do is always fit tigerloops but there maybe one inside
Dont worry about the plume thats what boilers do ... it may have just started up so will be alot more than when up to temp .......... all of you lot slagging this off take a few pics and post them on here and let us all pull your work apart
But do you know why they plume more than gas?
My guess, more carbons/crap in the oil than gas, or the gas is getting a better air supply or am i talking cr ap as the norm.
G
gaswizzard
My guess, more carbons/crap in the oil than gas, or the gas is getting a better air supply or am i talking cr ap as the norm.
The latter yes.
I thank your sir, i have found some to tell me what happens, go on then were all sat down................ 
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