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by Bimboveloce
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressure Loss On Combi Bolier
Replies: 10
Views: 13804

Hi HTG, I released the pressure from the boiler by twisiting the PRV until the gauge said zero, i then repressurised the expansion chamber with a foot pump as your suggested to 1bar and repressuresed the system. Boiler is working fine, pressure seems constant and with no loss. I will continue to mon...
by Bimboveloce
Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressure Loss On Combi Bolier
Replies: 10
Views: 13804

Guy's I will try and pressure the expansion vessel and see if there is any water in it. I will let you know.

Whats the average cost to replace the expansion vessel if needed?

Regards

Tony
by Bimboveloce
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressure Loss On Combi Bolier
Replies: 10
Views: 13804

Thanks HTG for your reply.
Maybe silly question to ask but how do i re-pressurize the expansion vessel, where do i connect the foot pump and do i use the pressure gauge on the pump for reference?
by Bimboveloce
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressure Loss On Combi Bolier
Replies: 10
Views: 13804

FURTHER UPDATE Wife says heating has been on for 1hr, pressure is just over 2bar. When the bolier fires up the pressure goes up until is turns off and the reading is now 2.6, (in to the red zone) maybe why i am getting water from the PRV, but why is the pressure rising so much and into the red. Norm...
by Bimboveloce
Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressure Loss On Combi Bolier
Replies: 10
Views: 13804

I can say i have checked what the pressure is when the boiler is producing hot water and central heating, i will have a look. As for the PRV seems to have collected some water from it, about 1inch in the bottom of a coke can. How can i check the pressure/expansion vessel or if the diaphragm is split...
by Bimboveloce
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressure Loss On Combi Bolier
Replies: 10
Views: 13804

Pressure Loss On Combi Bolier

Hi I have a Potterton Performa Combi boiler approx 6 years old, regulalry serviced. Probem is I keep losing pressure when the central heating is run, no issues on hot water only. The wife had the central heating on for a couple of hours yesterday and the bolier lost nearly half a bar. Normaly have i...
by Bimboveloce
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Bad Condensation And Damp Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6730

Firstly thank you for taking the time to reply. From your replies you are suggesting the issues are lack of ventilation and damp wasking/towels. My family all live in "new" homes and dont suffer condensation issues and they are all insulated, double glazed etc hwo come? How can i increase ...
by Bimboveloce
Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Bad Condensation And Damp Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6730

Bad Condensation And Damp Problem

Hi I hope somebody can help me with my problem. I have a 3 bed semi mid 60's and suffer from very bad condensation in winter, mostly on the windows and pools of water on the sills, which are double glazed. I also suffer from mold on the curtains and in fitted wardrobes beside the window. The other 2...
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