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[gh()st]

Hi,

I recently replaced my radiator in the bathroom with a new one. I drained the CH system down put the new radiator in refilled the system and bled the radiators. However I now seem to have a problem with the hot water not getting very hot, I have cranked up the thermostat on the boiler to max but this still hasnt helped. Any advise would be appreciated.

[plumbers1]

Sounds like air lock problem if all was ok before. If you have a three port valve you need to slide the side lever over and lock it out in the open position and then turn central heating and water on. After a few goes this should clear. If not drain system and open and lock valve once drained and then re-fill then fire it up. Of course you may have a bleed screw on the top of the cylinder primary flow pipe which should be bled as the heating/hot water is operating. Good luck, this could take some time and patience!!!!

plumbers1