Low pressure

[jjevershed]

I have recently bought my first flat and am looking for some advice as to how to top up low pressure, which is showing on the pressure gauge on the boiler.

In past houses, there has been a lever directly under the boiler to top the pressure up. However, thanks to this site I have found out that my system, the Vokera 14SE has a connector between pipes which is a flexible silver coloured pipe. I think I have located this under the sink. I have attached photos of this.

My question is: which end of this flexi pipe do I turn, or do I turn both ends to open up the connector? Can someone advise if I have the right thing? It is close to the water mains tap, which you can see in one of the photos (bigger brass looking tap on left).

Thanking you in anticipation!ure gauge on the boiler.

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• jjevershed
• 21 Aug 2014
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• jjevershed
• 21 Aug 2014
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• jjevershed
• 21 Aug 2014
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[JBPHS]

By the looks of it, you just need a set of grips/a spanner on the bottom valve.

James.

 

[jjevershed]

By the looks of it, you just need a set of grips/a spanner on the bottom valve.

James.

James, I am a complete novice. Do you mean the silver coloured part with wings? Or the nut part? Sorry and thanks!

 

[JBPHS]

By the looks of it, you just need a set of grips/a spanner on the bottom valve.

James.

James, I am a complete novice. Do you mean the silver coloured part with wings? Or the nut part? Sorry and thanks!

1st picture, end of flexi hose at the bottom of the pic is a chrome plated valve, turn that yellow bit in the middle. This would have had a small handle at some point but has obviously been misplaced.

James.

 

[twgas]

that's the bit, circled, use a spanner as pliers will round the spindle after a few turns.

 

[jjevershed]

that's the bit, circled, use a spanner as pliers will round the spindle after a few turns.

Mick (and James) thank you both for your kind and helpful assistance. I have now managed to top up the pressure (not too much, to about 0.75) using the instructions you gave me.

Again my thanks.

 

[Agile]

Most boilers run best at about 1.5 bar cold!

Tony

 

[jjevershed]

Most boilers run best at about 1.5 bar cold!

Tony

I will adjust Tony. Thanks!!