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    back boiler probs

    My back boiler seams to fire up ok but when it starts burning after a minute or so just switches off,then starts the process again.Ive been told it could be a pump issue could anyone tell me if this is the case? any input would be grateful.Also if it is the pump were would it be located its not...
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    Stove Back Boiler Problem

    Hi I have just bought a house with a stove back boiler. After lighting it up and turning on the water pump, the radiators warm up to just above room temp and the hot water tank is the same or colder. The copper pipes from the back boiler just get luke warm. Should the water be pumped from...
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    baxi back boiler

    does anyone have a form of data sheet for the requirement when leaving the back boiler in situ , but disconnecting the gas supply / electric thanks
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    back boiler fittings

    Hi All, ive just aquired a coalbrookdale severn with a back boiler there are 4 outlets at the back of it, three of them take 28mm pipe and one takes a 22mm pipe one of the 28mm outlets i can fit an ordinary 28mm compression nut with a 28mm olive but the other two 28mm outlets and the 22mm...
    • spycatcher
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    • back boiler boiler fittings
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    back boiler flue damage????

    i was in apartment today checking a damaged flue on a back boiler for a friend, its in bad condition but only from about 5" above the boiler...are there fittings availabe to attach a new piece or will he have to re-line the whole thing...its a 3 storey apartment and hes on the 2nd...
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    Back boiler questions

    Hi There, I have a central heating/boiler question that hopefully some of the experts / installers on here may be able to advise on. I have an old baxi bermuda back boiler... (approx 32 years old apparently according to Brirish Gas's homecare service sheet) Have just had it serviced and the...
    • Biscuit Baron
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    • back boiler boiler questions
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  7. kozak1968

    back boiler

    A customer has asked for a combi to replace an old back boiler. He would still like to keep the fire working. Is this possible.
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    Back Boiler blowing fuse hot water only

    Hello, I have an annoying problem with a back boiler and struggling to get to the bottom of it. Moved in to a rented house 6 months ago that has a Potterton Fireside 35/51 back boiler. Over the last month found that when heating hot water only the 3 amp fuse blows in the socket. It is...
    • paulcantfixit
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    • back boiler boiler hot water water
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    back boiler gas fire unit b.b.u.

    when removing gas fire back boiler to replace,do away with back boiler and renew with a new fire,can the liner remain.
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    back boiler feeding combonation cylinder

    Having nightmare getting circulation downstairs on system, tried new pump also when I open drain from return leg airs being pulled back into pipe, think return legs blocked, the pump fitted to return is not pulling heat back to back boiler. Any ideas
    • ryan k
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    • back boiler boiler cylinder
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Advice on Ventilation for Gas Back Boiler

    I have agas fire with a back boiler for the central heating i had gas engineer working on the boiler and he said the regulations regarding ventilation have changed and i am wanting to know how much and where this extra ventilation has to go
    • Brodie
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    • back boiler boiler gas engineer
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Back Boiler regs?

    Any ideas where I can obtain reg's for back boilers e.g. safety precautions etc.
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    Back Boiler regs?

    Any ideas where I can obtain reg's for back boilers heating water. i.e. safety precautions etc.
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    No hot water, central heating is working and its a back boiler? possible pump issue?

    Hi, We have no hot water, checked tank and all is full. The central heating is fine. I am thinking the pump? just wondering if it is. where can I get one from and are they easy enough to fit? Please see fit other current one
    • david123
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    • back boiler boiler central central heating heating hot water pump water
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Removing and/or sealing an old back boiler flue

    Hello, we've just had a back boiler removed, and a new combi installed elsewhere. The old boiler was in the kitchen fireplace. We now have a potential cupboard in the kitchen, spoiled by the presence of a 12 inch long, 6 inch diameter aluminium pipe protruding down from the 'roof' of the fire...
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    soild fuel back boiler!

    Evening all!! Got a new customer who unfortunatley had warmfront in to do the new boiler!! New because I got the call at 10:30pm to stop the water coming though her bedroom ceiling!!:D I quite like taking money from the big boys who screw us out of jobs!! Anyhow, she had a solid fuel...
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    Back boiler pumping over problem.

    Some weeks ago a friend’s central heating failed. This is a back boiler which only provides heat to the one bedroom flat, so there is no HW cylinder etc. The boiler was still firing but the pump had seized. Upon checking the contents of the F&E cistern I could see that it was full of dark brown...
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    filling up a Back Boiler system

    I am due to go and replace a pump on a back boiler system tomorrow, all the rads are cold, when coal fire is on, rads are full, cold feed not blocked, the pump is spinning but not very strongly at all, you can stop it rotating with the tiniest bit of pressure from a screwdriver, and it looks...
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    Modena 22kw multifuel stove for sale with back boiler brand new unused

    Modena 22kw multifuel stove for sale with back boiler brand new unused has airwash syste and ash pan drawer cost £700 will accept £600
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    Back Boiler Issue

    Glowworm back boiler Gravity hot water No room stat only way of controlling heating is the stat on the boiler The stat turns the boiler on and off but does not control the temperature so when the boiler reaches temperature it just keeps running till you turn it off Any suggestions Thanks

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