Problem with Ferroli Boiler - please help

[kevindgas]

The engineer, when he came, used the red valve to release water.

well he's shouldn't have unless he's prepared to replace it when it leaks as most do!

It has a hose that goes into a bucket currently - it does not go outside.

again it shouldn't

Can I use the red valve to release water. This valve opens and closes itself when let go. I think it is the pressure release valve.

see 1st item and make your choice!

ideally get a rad valve with a draincock and put in system somewhere.

Combi manufactured in 1924 I'd be very surprised if it was !!

 

[ferroli]

oh dear, well he did replace the red valve with a new one.

Damn, doesn't seem any way to drain this thing without the red valve

 

[numpty1]

oh dear, well he did replace the red valve with a new one.

Damn, doesn't seem any way to drain this thing without the red valve

if it is a f24 bottom rhs under the pump should be a crosshead screw blk plastic,undo it but do not remove completely this will drain the boiler.failing that take a rad off and drain through the rad.

 

[ferroli]

Thanks for the repy. Can I unscrew this whilst the boiler has 1 bar on the gauge?

 

[numpty1]

Thanks for the repy. Can I unscrew this whilst the boiler has 1 bar on the gauge?

oh yes but have a bucket handy.

 

[ferroli]

Thanks,

so I do this:

1. Undo the screw and leave open with bucket
2. Gauge will reduce to 0
3. I re-pressurise the espansion vessel to 10 psi
4. I do up the screw
5. I open black tap to repressurise to 1 bar.

all sound ok?

Thanks,
Sophie