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  1. J

    Boiler pressure on EcoTec keeps rising

    Hi All, I have a problem with my 10 year old EcoTec boiler. The pressure keeps rising to over 3 bar every few days. To get it running again I am releasing about a cupful of water from a radiator to get it below 3 bar. The filling loop is disconnected and I’ve noticed water from the pressure...
  2. T

    Air inside ideal Logic 24 boiler system

    Hi All, Anyone know the best way to get air out of an ideal Logic 24 boiler please, I have bled all of the radiators successfully starting at the bottom of the property, and also utilised the two bleed valves at the highest point above the boiler (photo attached) but there is still air bubbling...
    • Turbotim
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    • boiler ideal ideal logic logic system
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  3. R

    Grant boiler rusting inside after 1 yr

    I have a clients oil Grant boiler I fitted last year. It is a Vortex pro 26-46 system. It is just a small system loop as it is a pool boiler. Heated through a heat exchanger directly behind the boiler. I went to service today and took about a handful of rust off the baffles. There was even signs...
  4. G

    Tiffel 20-50 boiler will not start only on hot water

    Tiffel 20-50 boiler will not fire up. Screen shows ambient temp approx 20 degrees with a symbol of a flame. Got the settings just for hot water.
    • Gordon Kim Bullock
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    • boiler hot water water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  5. P

    Could the BAXI commercial boiler parts/flue melt ?

    Boiler is SIRIUS THREE FS 70 Potterton commercial. Situation: We are small building contractors and my labourers managed to damage the radiator pipes during the strip out. Not the end of the world as damages happens. I am responsible builder and paying my bills and to repair the damages if...
  6. K

    Running copper pipework above / across a Gas boiler?

    Hi all, this is probably a daft question but I need to run my cold feed from one side of my wall mounted boiler to the other. Running it beneath the boiler is difficult with lots of obstacles, is it okay if I run soldered copper over / across the top of the boiler? It'll be about 4" off the top...
  7. SnosRap75

    Boiler losing pressure only on central heating

    Hi, I have a Worcester 28i junior boiler that has started to lose pressure, only when using the central heating. When using hot water I have no issue, however, when running the heating the pressure drops. Im looking for some ideas on what could be causing this. I have no sign of pipe leaks...
  8. ian.

    Auto balance trv and Ideal Vogue boiler

    I have an ideal vogue max S18 boiler and I’m considering fitting auto balancing TRVs, my question relates to the boilers pump. I see a boiler pump menu for either 70% or 100%, so, is the pump set at either one of two fixed speed percentages or does the pump actually vary speed, (modulate)...
  9. A

    Emergency Stop Buttons in Boiler Rooms

    We are from Alberta, and I own an electrical company. I have been asked by a BC Mechanical P. Eng. to install an emergency STOP button at the man-door to the boiler room. It's intent is to 'halt' the operation of the boilers in the room should there be an emergency. He is demanding that I do...
  10. C

    Greenstar Boiler Not Working

    I have a green star ten yrs old keeps increasing pressure, feel on off filling valve not working, drain off to recommended, but after few days it's increased whilst cold...is this a regular problem.
  11. B

    POTTERTON PROMAX 28 COMBI Boiler - Hot Water Issue

    Hello, I am seeking some advice, I have a POTTERTON PROMAX 28 COMBI Boiler and I noticed yesterday that the water around the house is no longer warming up. The heat exchanger has been changed 6 months ago, so I do not believe it is that. Does anyone have any ideas on what it could be? Thanks
  12. P

    Wind affected short cycling boiler

    I have an old Modena 80 E combi boiler that is randomly short cycling on windy days. The burner goes out and re-ignites within a few seconds and continues to burn for between five and forty seconds before stopping again. Under normal conditions the boiler works fine but as soon as it gusts over...
  13. Zig168

    Which boiler type lasts the longest?

    How many years do these boiler types last? Heat Only System Combi Thanks
  14. A

    Boiler fan not turning off

    I have a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 15i condenser boiler which is about 13 years old. There is a separate hot water tank. Recently the fan in the boiler has started to stay on all the time. My usual engineer took a look at it and advised me to contact the manufacturer. I then had an engineer from...
  15. MLR

    Is this drip boiler waste? Is it normal?

    Hiya - posting in this forum as I'm guessing this relates to my neighbour above's boiler, but I may be wrong so please say if so. Basically the attached pix and vids show my issue. I've got a small copper-looking pipe protruding from the wall above my rear tenement bedroom. It's dripping almost...
  16. R

    Convert a boiler

    I have an intergas compact hre 18 ov Can this be converted to a combi boiler
  17. D

    Boiler Noise

    I have a Worcester Greenstar gas boiler circa 2017. There has been a noise coming from the boiler which resembles running water, I have checked the system pressure at 1.5bar and the relief valve but the noise persists unless a hot water tap in the house is opened then it stops for a period of...
  18. T

    IDEAL CONCORD FLOOR STANDING BOILER

    Wanted old Ideal Standard Concorde Boiler for spare parts. If you are removing one please let me know. Thanks
  19. J

    Sapphire Modulating Oil Fired Boiler

    Has any installer/user any feedback on these?.
  20. M

    I wish to add a second boiler to my existing meter. Location 20m away.

    I wish to add a second boiler to my existing meter. Location 20m away. Underground run. Can l use 32mm yellow pipe with copper tails at each end. Thank you in advance

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