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by Gene12
Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Using inhibitors/protertors.
Replies: 3
Views: 2783

Using inhibitors/protertors.

A plumber recently told me you don't need to use inhibitor/protector on a sealed system because the same water is circulated all the time. Is this right? I'm doubtful because when we had our c/h system installed 6 yrs ago, I'm sure protector was added.

Any ideas?

Thank you
by Gene12
Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Installing a towel rad on a sealed system
Replies: 2
Views: 3093

Installing a towel rad on a sealed system

I want to replace my bathroom radiator with a towel radiator and will need to alter the pipework. I am reasonably ok with soldering fittings etc but is it ok for a novice to work on a sealed system (no tank in loft or h/w cylinder)? I have read of problems with boilers/c/h after work has been done a...
by Gene12
Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: When to flush a central heating system?
Replies: 0
Views: 2757

When to flush a central heating system?

Our central heating system is 6 years old and apart from a recent problem with an intermitant vibration in the hot water pipe (see earlier question - any help would be appreciated) works fine. My question is should the central heating system be cleansed, drained and refilled after a certain period. ...
by Gene12
Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Noisy/vibrating hot water pipe.
Replies: 2
Views: 4586

Noisy/vibrating hot water pipe.

I have a Worcester 28i combi boiler (sealed system) which is 6 years old and has always been fine. I recently replaced our bathroom and replaced the copper water pipes in the bathroom at the same time to fit the new sink, bath and toilet. Everything was fine until the last week or so when the hot wa...
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