Water pressure problem

[david3331]

I've been told another option could be to fit an accumulator an steel vessel that stores mains water at the pressure it is supplied. They cost around £200 to £300 and are very easy to install.

Any Idea about this option??

 

[bengasman]

I've been told another option could be to fit an accumulator an steel vessel that stores mains water at the pressure it is supplied. They cost around £200 to £300 and are very easy to install.

Any Idea about this option??

An option to solve what? You don't even know what the problems is until you have measured the actual pressure.

 

[david3331]

Do I need a plumber to messure the pressure or it's thames water who has to do that?
cheers

 

[bengasman]

You can get a plumber to do it, but it might be more cost efficient to buy a tester and do it your self, they are only £10 - £15.

 

[david3331]

Nice once I know my pressure will be back.
many thanks

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/mains-water-pressure-test-652-911

 

[david3331]

I had my boiler fitted on sep/07 checking the paper work said:
Heat imput 4.8KW
Max. Burner operation pressure 4.4mbar
Max. operating water pressuere 1.6
water flow rated at max setting 151/m colol 10liters/min hot

it's the presure 1.6 enough for a normal 3 floor + attic terrace house?

 

[bengasman]

I had my boiler fitted on sep/07 checking the paper work said:
Heat imput 4.8KW

Did this guy have very big shoes, baggy trousers and orange hair by any chance?

 

[david3331]

???? Can you explain please!!!!!

 

[bengasman]

The 42 in 42cdi stands for 42 kw output. Whoever comisions a boiler like that and fills out 4.8 kW under heatinput has to be a clown. I would have to check the manual to be 100% sure, but it looks like he has copied the underpressure from the tables rather than measured the burner pressure.

 

[david3331]

You know what I put my hand on fire that you are 100% right

 

[bengasman]

You know what I put my hand on fire that you are 100% right

CDI's are the only boilers I install, I should have a vague idea about them by now.
Not cheap, but nice bit of kit when installed correctly.