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    Boiler Pressure - Filling loop fault or normal?

    Hello all, I recently had my annual combi boiler service on Jan 5th . Upon finishing my boiler guy asked me how often do I fill up and I showed him a I keepa log and he mentioned that I should keep it no higher than 1 , as people usually think topping up more saves on tool ups, I explained I...
  2. F

    Seized Filling Loop Tap

    Hi, any ideas on how I can get this seized tap to turn? I can get it replaced in a couple of weeks but I need to fill the boiler as the pressure is on the low side. Any ideas what size they are so I can have it ready for the plumber when he comes?
  3. C

    Toilet won't stop filling

    Hi All, I need a assistance. I have toilet with buttons instead of a handle. We had issues before we it would not stop filling and just pressing the button a few times would fix that. That stopped working and then upon inspection the mechanism was covered in black gunk. This was cleaned and...
  4. H

    Boiler filling loop

    Hi, is there anywhere you can just buy a boiler filling loop, ie without the shut off valves on the loop, already have all the connections fitted below my boiler.
  5. Scott_D

    Filling Loop brand to try thats better quality than off the shelf

    Can anyone recommend a good quality filling loop brand? They all seem to be cheap and flimsy with plastic handles. Altechnic is ok I find, the water side is good with a nice metal handle, the heating side is poor.
  6. D

    Cistern filling one third of the way

    Hi All, does anyone know why the water only fills 1/3 of the way please?
  7. Zach054

    Filling loop advice.

    Hi, after using bottom 2 to refill system. Should the 2 circled be left facing upwards Thanks
  8. userrrr

    Water keeps filling from output valve

    Water keeps filling up my home water tank from the output valve at the bottom of the tank and not from the top of the tank Water keeps pouring in from the output valve and won't stop, making the tank overflow 24/24 At first we thought it was the input valve at the top but after inspection we...
  9. R

    Filling Loop query.

    If you are qualified to do a Gas Safety check on a property I assume that entails checking the boiler. If, when checking a Combi, you notice the flexi filling loop in place (Taps closed) would you remove it or leave it be? Also if you notice one valve open and the other closed, once again, would...
  10. Stigster

    New Vaillant filling loop required.

    Hi Folks, Where is the place to order a Vaillant filling loop, please? I looked around on the net but can't seem to find it as a kit. I'm not doing the job but he wants to know what to buy and replace it himself and asked me where to get one. I said I'd have a mooch. He sent this picture. I...
  11. B

    Noise from 8-Bar filling valve (Megaflo)

    In our sealed Megalo system, when hot water tap is used (say in bathroom shower) the megaflo is taking in some fresh water, I guess to compensate for the water used. The incoming water go via a pressure relief valve [most likely its this one: Heatrae Sadia 8 Bar Pressure Relief Valve -...
  12. P

    Toilet tank filling up slowly

    Hello, My tenant toilet has just started to fill up really slow, he has said it takes 20mins to fill the tank, what could be the issue? He provided a short video that I have attached. Would be good to know what to look for, or what parts to take when going to take a look. Thank you good...
  13. C

    Boiler filling loop advice

    On my Valliant eco tec boiler the pressure guage is on red when cold . I drain a radiator to correct to pressure and it works fine and stays in the safe zone . When I switch boiler off the next day it’s back in the red It could be one of the valves leaking . Can I take the loop off , which...
  14. Greenstar123

    Greenstar 30si compact filling link

    Hello all, I want to increase the system pressure to 1.5 bar. Following the user manual (found one online) and some YT videos the filling link should be clearly visible there, but I still cannot find the filling link on my Greenstar 30si compact, or at least nothing there looks like it. It...
  15. J

    Radiator not filling from F&E

    Hi so I changed a towel radiator in bathroom from a normal radiator. I bunged the f&e tank and vent pipe , drained about a pint of water out the pipes. Altered the pipes to the new rad. Then removed the bungs. Gone to bleed the radiator it filled slightly now no air is coming out. I've...
  16. RedYellowLorry

    Worcester Keyless Filling Lever Not Moving

    Hello, I'm trying to top up the pressure on my Greenstar 30i ERP but the blue keyless filling lever won't move. It doesn't feel stiff, it feels as if it has been locked some how. Do I have to do something to get it to move? If anyone has any suggestions I would be very grateful. Thanks...
  17. T

    Filling Loop Double Check Valve

    I’ve noticed on my old Bosch boiler the DCV on the filling loop is fitted to the boiler side of the water supply. And there is no isolator valve fitted. The only thing stopping it from leaking is the DCV? IS this ok?
  18. R

    Filling in hole and covering gas pipe

    After some advice, had a gas fire removed and now left with the pipe capped and a hole which houses the pipe which was behind the fireplace. How is best to cover this up and fill it please?
    • Ria Morrell
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    • filling gas engineer pipe
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    • Forum: Gas Engineers Forum
  19. E

    Boiler pressure is too low, filling loop

    Hi all Moved to flat recently, and the heating is not very good. I realized the pressure is too low, below 1 bar. It is Meibes, product number 10920.26 OH5 So I am looking how to fix it. I am only a DIY'er, so bare with me. In the diagram you can see the fill loop mentioned, but that is not...
  20. S

    Window seal and gaps need filling too cold

    My house seems to be freezing and my double pvc glazing windows were installed over 20 years ago. The window seals have seen better days and there's gaps in between the window frames and window. Not really done anything like this before as I am not a plumber or carpenter. Does anyone which...

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