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boiler for microbore
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:31 pm
by taylor
Hi can you tell if it is possable to have a boiler that runs on microbore pipe work has we have a very old one that needs replacing we have a 2 bed bungalow with 6 rads and microbore pipe work[/b]
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:10 pm
by htg engineer
Yes no problem, there's a wide range of boilers available.
Alot of new installations still use 10mm pipework. I'd imagine your's will probably be 8mm pipework.
To use the existing pipework you will need to flush the system a few times (not powerflush, unless you have problems with the radiators or sludge), ideally renew all radiator valves, and check - if not replace the manifolds, as this is where the leaks are likely to occur when changed to a pressurised system.
htg
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:28 pm
by taylor
Thank you so much for the information, now I know that I do not have to have all new pipe work put in thank you once again for all your help