plumbing and heating trouble

[thebeast]

The small one.

thanks dan ! just to let you know i have opened the rads and 4 of them let a fair bit of air out. just going to change the pump and then have a go at firing it up ........ fingers crossed !

 

[thebeast]

Lee, you've replaced the parts and unfortunately the bit you are struggling with is normally gained from experience.

I would cut your losses and call a plumber in, it won't be as expensive if you're certain no other parts need replacing. Otherwise you might drop your laptop in the f+e tank, making this all very costly!

I will call one soon as i do want the boiler serviced. but i just dont have it in me to give up lol. and if it gets to the point where i have tried everything i will take the plunge and call a plumber. it might be one of you lot

 

[emerylloyd]

Well, I shall bid you the best of luck, hope you get it sorted soon.

 

[thebeast]

Turn on a couple of rads. Turn the pump around.

Drain the tank so that it has a couple of inches of water above the outlet (adjust the valve to suit).

Refire the boiler.

Don't start fiddling with thermocouples of the insides of the boiler.

See how that works once you have all the air out.


Make doubly doubly sure you have opened the pump service valves too.

Had an underling scratching his 'arris for over an hour wondering why the boiler wasn't working on a job. Basics, Basics, Basics!

Hi dan ! the small water tank wont seem to empty is there any valve i can check or anything i can do ? will it only empty when the system is all live ?. any help would be great !

cheers dan

 

[Dan Robinson]

As was mentioned before (I think). Where the small pipe leaving the header tank goes down and joins the main system; you will find a blockage.

Bail out the small tank. Stuff a bung in the outlet. Trace that tee connection and replace it.


THERE WILL BE MANKY WATER.

 

[thebeast]

As was mentioned before (I think). Where the small pipe leaving the header tank goes down and joins the main system; you will find a blockage.

Bail out the small tank. Stuff a bung in the outlet. Trace that tee connection and replace it.


THERE WILL BE MANKY WATER.

I have taken all the water out the small tank and taken a pic of the pipework just to make sure we are talking about the same thing lol. and are there any tips you can give with removing the t junction and replacing it. i can weld so i cant see any trouble with the soldering and i have done a wee bit before. i will upload the pic in a sec.

all the best

lee

thank you !

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[thebeast]

As was mentioned before (I think). Where the small pipe leaving the header tank goes down and joins the main system; you will find a blockage.

Bail out the small tank. Stuff a bung in the outlet. Trace that tee connection and replace it.


THERE WILL BE MANKY WATER.

I have taken all the water out the small tank and taken a pic of the pipework just to make sure we are talking about the same thing lol. and are there any tips you can give with removing the t junction and replacing it. i can weld so i cant see any trouble with the soldering and i have done a wee bit before. i will upload the pic in a sec.

all the best

lee

thank you !

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the small pipe on the left is the one that comes from the bottom of the small tank. the larger one to the right is the pipe that hangs over the small tank. hope that makes sense dan ?

cheers

lee

 

[Dan Robinson]

Drain down, undo pump valve nut.

Cut the other 3 pieces of pipe.

15mm coupling
22mm coupling x2
22mm Tee x2
22 - 15mm reducer

Enough pipe.


Away you go.

Bet if you put a magnet on that 22-22-15mm tee it will attract nicely.

Mind that junction box though.

LeeC will be on in a minute to say I fitted it .

 

[Steelmasons]

Hey 'thebeast' , you wouldn't be the guy with the MK10 jag (known as 'the beast') from luton who is also called Lee? , strange coincidence if it isn't.

 

[thebeast]

Drain down, undo pump valve nut.

Cut the other 3 pieces of pipe.

15mm coupling
22mm coupling x2
22mm Tee x2
22 - 15mm reducer

Enough pipe.


Away you go.

Bet if you put a magnet on that 22-22-15mm tee it will attract nicely.

Mind that junction box though.

LeeC will be on in a minute to say I fitted it .

in not so many words ...... what a pain in the ass lol. got all the bits did some lets say rather rash tactics they put them right all bits cut to size ready to solder. the small pipe was blocked and the water was dirty like you said. banged the old pipe on the floor and there was a lot ! of black metal in there (or whatever it might be) will let you know when i have soldered it all up and then i will play a drum roll........... and probably ask you some more annoying question of what to do next.

all the best

lee

 

[thebeast]

Hey 'thebeast' , you wouldn't be the guy with the MK10 jag (known as 'the beast') from luton who is also called Lee? , strange coincidence if it isn't.

well i am known as the beast and i have had me bug up at the pod and i do live in luton. but that is where it ends. i own a vauxhall lol. but very close all the same !

 

[Dan Robinson]

Every b*gger in Luton owns a poxy blooming Vauxhall.

 

[thebeast]

Every b*gger in Luton owns a poxy blooming Vauxhall.

don't shame me even more Dan !! it's the other half's really lol ......

 

[thebeast]

Every b*gger in Luton owns a poxy blooming Vauxhall.

Hi dan !

i have soldered up the pipe work as much as i can. is there a way of testing for leaks before i solder in place ? one of the couplings is out so i have to get one in the morning. (harder than i thought) could of done with some practice pipe. i will post a pic tomorrow and you can look at my shoddy soldering. really dont want to put in place then find a leak.

all the best

lee

 

[Dan Robinson]

Dude, I am far too hungover to pass judgement on anything more than a morning tu7d.

Don't forsee things changing until Sunday evening at the earliest