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by Aarovic
Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:03 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Replacement Gas Fire onto existing BackBoiler.
Replies: 3
Views: 4875

If you have no alternative location for a new condensing boiler you can still have a new conventional back boiler and fire installed. Your installer has to complete a simple points-scoring form to confirm the property is elligable. This information is then passed on to CORGI when the appliance is re...
by Aarovic
Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: gas Cooking hoses
Replies: 1
Views: 3667

There is no technical difference in either type of hose. The micropoint system has a much smaller bayonet connection and therfore allows the cooking appliance to be fitted much closer to the wall.
by Aarovic
Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Combination Boiler - can Solar system be intergrated?
Replies: 6
Views: 4383

You can install an indirect unvented or vented hot water cylinder to the boiler heating circuit. It will mean quite a lot of plumbing work. Alpha Boilers manufacture a system that works with their boilers but I have never seen one installed so I cant comment on its suitability for your mum's install...
by Aarovic
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:13 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: central heating
Replies: 1
Views: 3377

Sounds like diverter valve trouble. Could be blocked up with sludge or motor has packed up.
by Aarovic
Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: No central heating
Replies: 3
Views: 4205

I am assuming you have a mid-position valve system because it sounds as if you have a doggy mid-position valve actuator. Most of these actuators can be changed without draining the system but others require a complete new valve.
by Aarovic
Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: How can I test if hot water tank has a leaking coil
Replies: 5
Views: 29725

You may want to check if you have a shower mixer that has tank fed hot water and mains fed cold water. Quite often if no non-return valve is fitted to the hot water side mains water can seep through to the hot water cylinder and fill the system up to overflow level. To check this leave the mains col...
by Aarovic
Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Installing Flush Gas/Electric Meter Boxes
Replies: 1
Views: 17584

Buy the box and all the fitting instructions will be in it. The hole you cut must be a perfct fit. You cant use any fixings to secure the box - it is held in place with mastic sealant. You cant run the gas pipe in the cavity, there are a lot of regulations to adhere to when runing gas pipe work. I s...
by Aarovic
Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: ALPHA BOILER
Replies: 1
Views: 3860

Spend a little more cash and buy a Vaillant. Alpha boilers are OK but in the past they have'nt lasted the course well.
by Aarovic
Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Coroding Towel Rail
Replies: 2
Views: 3791

You have been sold a pup. Chrome towel warmer prices vary considerably and for a very good reason - QUALITY. My towel warmer is next to my shower cubicle and is four years old. It is made by Delonghi and is in perfect condition - it was pricy though - £245.
by Aarovic
Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:35 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Central heating pump
Replies: 3
Views: 4541

What boiler have you got?
by Aarovic
Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: IDEAL MINIMISER SE STALL PROBLEM
Replies: 1
Views: 5343

This boiler can be very toublesome especially if the heat exchnager is not cleaned regularly. However as you have had several engineers look at the problem I would suggest you replace the ignition unit. In my experience this component starts to produce a weak spark after a few years which can lead t...
by Aarovic
Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: what boiler?
Replies: 1
Views: 3895

You will need a combination boiler old chap.
by Aarovic
Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:01 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Cold radiator on a single loop system
Replies: 2
Views: 4688

Remove themostat head (should only be hand tight) and check the valve pin is free to move in and out - dont pull it, push it. If this does not work try turning down the lock shield valves on the other rads just a little at a time an see what happens. Good luck - one-pipe systems suck!
by Aarovic
Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Flame cuts out too soon
Replies: 3
Views: 4332

Could be just an air-lock. Turn off all radiators that are working and see what happens.
by Aarovic
Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: which ideal boiler ?
Replies: 3
Views: 5569

Go for the Icos - it is a well proven modern boiler and the Classic is just an upgraded 'D' rated model.
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