Setting up Gas boiler

[North]

Hi, I moved to my new house a few months ago and so far I have not done anything with the heating. The house has got a separate system for the radiators with a gas boiler, and one for the hot water with a separate tank. I had to remove a few radiators and I wanted to change a few valves but I am not sure how to isolate the system. In the loft I have a pressure tank for the radiators but I can not find a valve to close it down. I have some pipes comming down from the loft through a gap in the wall wich is covered by a wooden panel. Is it likely to be there? I would like to know the chances before I start stripping the board.
This is one question. The second one as I never had gas in my life is what do I need to do to set up the gas boiler which at the moment is shut down. I am guessing I will need to call British Gas but is it better to do it once I sorted out the new valves or does it not really matter?
Thanks for any advice,
Norht

 

[45yearsagasman]

2 boilers or a boiler with a multipoint water heater? Pressure tank in the roof?
Whats behind a panel in your house? Where to start? What boiler do you have? So many questions!!!!!

 

[North]

Hi,
There are two boilers, one electric boiler water tank in the loft for the hot water system in the house with its own pressure tank. A gas boiler in the kitchen for the heating system with its own pressure tank in the loft. Behind the panels there are a few pipes comming down from the loft but I am not sure if there are valves behing as I have not taken down the panels as they are nailed down. I bought the house about three months ago and the main gas valve was shut when we got in. I assume the owners asked BG to disconnect the supply temporarely as nothing happen when I open the gas valve and try to switch on the boiler.
Norht

 

[Boilerman2]

Short of all of us here driving down to Hampshire to physically look around, we are not really going to be of much help - only the installer could answer your questions remotely - ask neighbours if they can recommend a good local gas servicing company - get them in to do a full service especially as the system is currently de-commissioned it would be wise and safer to have someone in to Commission and test the system for safety i am sure they would also be pleased to demonstrate how to use it all

Good luck in your new Home

 

[North]

Your can come, I can make some tea.
OK thanks I just wanted to do as much work as possible before calling BG in order to avoid second visits. Our budget is not exactly unlimited.
Thanks,
North

 

[alan999]

Hi
If budget is a consideration the call to BG may not be wise.
Finding a reliable local Gassafe registered individual or company to visit and go through different options would be your best move.