Basically I had a combi boiler installed about 6 weeks ago, since then it hasn't worked properly, the guy who fitted it says there is a leak and the pressure keeps dropping, i call him all of the time and he never shows up, do I put this down to experience that the guy is a cowboy and pay someone to fix the leak or is there another avenue I can take?
Plumber taking the mickey
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If you had your system converted to accept a combi then it is likely that your leak is in a part of the pipework that he did not touch. You would not necessarily notice a micro leak in an open vented system, but you certainly will in a sealed system.
Your heating guys responsibility regarding the installation would not cover consequential repairs not related to the installation.
You may be being unfair to accuse him of being a cowboy - how do you justify this?
Your heating guys responsibility regarding the installation would not cover consequential repairs not related to the installation.
You may be being unfair to accuse him of being a cowboy - how do you justify this?
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If he won't respond to your phone calls, ask your friends and neighbours for a personal recommendation.
You're unlikely to get a fixed price quote for finding and fixing a fault when you don't know what or where it is (and, if you can't see a leak, may be under the floor).
You're unlikely to get a fixed price quote for finding and fixing a fault when you don't know what or where it is (and, if you can't see a leak, may be under the floor).
First of all, bad luck - you have my sympathies.
Next, if your system hasn't been powerflushed it's almost a certainty that your new combi will fail fairly quickly. It is vital that this is done as soon as possible.
Next, your leak. How quickly is the system losing pressure? it is possible that if it is a tiny leak then a dose of leak sealer may fix it.
Personally it is in my T&C's that all weak and failing existing pipework (and SS pipework for that matter) is specifically excluded from all liability for exactly this reason.
Next, if your system hasn't been powerflushed it's almost a certainty that your new combi will fail fairly quickly. It is vital that this is done as soon as possible.
Next, your leak. How quickly is the system losing pressure? it is possible that if it is a tiny leak then a dose of leak sealer may fix it.
Personally it is in my T&C's that all weak and failing existing pipework (and SS pipework for that matter) is specifically excluded from all liability for exactly this reason.
Kingston said:-
I dont think that it is fair for you to call him a cowboy on account of the price he charged you.
Your ability to pay for your heating system ( or not ) does not make the installer a cowboy.
We would charge about £2500 for converting an open vented system to a 28 kW Worcester or Vaillant combi. Does that make us cowboys too?
Tony[/quote]
I dont think that it is fair for you to call him a cowboy on account of the price he charged you.
Your ability to pay for your heating system ( or not ) does not make the installer a cowboy.
We would charge about £2500 for converting an open vented system to a 28 kW Worcester or Vaillant combi. Does that make us cowboys too?
Tony[/quote]
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broke back mountain has some nice cowboys,some real cowboys in kingstons house.
did he have a nice horse.
sorry but you only get what you pay for.
OK what boiler did he install and how long does it take for pressure to drop, ie 0.5 bar in 24 hours.etc.
did he have a nice horse.
sorry but you only get what you pay for.
OK what boiler did he install and how long does it take for pressure to drop, ie 0.5 bar in 24 hours.etc.
Did it replace another combi, if so did the pressure drop on that?
The leak rate you have is slow enough to be very hard to find but too fast to leave.
Is he Corgi registered|? (can check on the corgi site)
Did he fill in the Benchmark certificate?
Did he Notify the installation to Corgi so you get a bit of paper to say he's a pukka chappie?
Need we ask??
You can check all that and moan and apply pressure - but as EH said above, leaks in your pipes aren't directly his fault so finding and dealing with them would be extra.
If you always had a leaky system it will be corroding, and you will have sludge, which will block your new boiler , and , best of luck
The leak rate you have is slow enough to be very hard to find but too fast to leave.
Is he Corgi registered|? (can check on the corgi site)
Did he fill in the Benchmark certificate?
Did he Notify the installation to Corgi so you get a bit of paper to say he's a pukka chappie?
Need we ask??
You can check all that and moan and apply pressure - but as EH said above, leaks in your pipes aren't directly his fault so finding and dealing with them would be extra.
If you always had a leaky system it will be corroding, and you will have sludge, which will block your new boiler , and , best of luck
When will people learn? You chose the cash option. No receipt I expect. so you were an accessory in the fitter's avoidance of income tax. Now you have a problem. So where do you expect to get help? You have chosen to take a dis-honest (and illegal) option. That's a lesson for you.
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