should i have a room thermostat with my combi boiler.

[Worcester]

You now know what your system should have and how it should be configured.

Tell the plumber that you need it done in accordance with the building regs.

If between then they wont, then report to Gas Safe, Building Control, and your local Citizens Advice Bureau, as they shouldn't be allowed to continue this bad practice.

Just dowload the document on this link TACMA launches its guide to the new 2010 Part L Regulations - BEAMA | News
print it out and show it to them....
document summary

 

[baileys]

You now know what your system should have and how it should be configured.

Tell the plumber that you need it done in accordance with the building regs.

If between then they wont, then report to Gas Safe, Building Control, and your local Citizens Advice Bureau, as they shouldn't be allowed to continue this bad practice.

Just dowload the document on this link TACMA launches its guide to the new 2010 Part L Regulations - BEAMA | News
print it out and show it to them....
document summary

He will charge me for the room stat because it wasnt in the quote, i just thought that i was getting everything that was needed. I rang the guy who connected the gas today and asked him why he had ticked the box that said boiler interlock provided, he said that its nothing to do with having a room stat and that it just means that you can turn the boiler off manually.

 

[basildog]

He will charge me for the room stat because it wasnt in the quote, i just thought that i was getting everything that was needed. I rang the guy who connected the gas today and asked him why he had ticked the box that said boiler interlock provided, he said that its nothing to do with having a room stat and that it just means that you can turn the boiler off manually.

He really knows his stuff then !!!!!!!!

 

[Scott_D]

Is it all working properly now?
Post up the quote

 

[mountainman]

I rang the guy who connected the gas today and asked him why he had ticked the box that said boiler interlock provided, he said that its nothing to do with having a room stat and that it just means that you can turn the boiler off manually.

That's a new one on me!

 

[baileys]

Is it all working properly now?
Post up the quote

No, the rads sound like they have got air in them, they are hissing but when i bleed them no air comes out. Its a very annoying noise.

 

[baileys]

That's a new one on me!

He really knows his stuff then !!!!!!!!

He does doesnt he. Im female and know very little about heating but i think i know a bit more than him.

 

[Nostrum]

As I said before

Your benchmark will be filled out (hopefully) and there is a requirement to provide interlock. A room stat is the simplest and most common way of doing this. I would be questioning whether you have chosen the right installer for the job if they do not recognise this requirement regardless of personal opinion. If we could pick and choose what reg's to abide by then it would make the job a lot easier but ..... Unregulated?

 

[Scott_D]

No, the rads sound like they have got air in them, they are hissing but when i bleed them no air comes out. Its a very annoying noise.

If I was you I would concentrate on getting everything working first. I think you should ask the fitter to come back and look at the noise/air issue.

 

[basildog]

A simple explanation ?
Boiler interlock is not a physical device but an arrangement of the system controls (room thermostats, programmable room thermostats, cylinder thermostats, programmers and time switches) so as to ensure that the boiler does not fire when there is no demand for heat. In a system with a combi boiler it can be achieved by fitting a room thermostat.
In a system with a regular boiler it can be achieved by correct wiring interconnection of the room thermostat, cylinder thermostat, and motorised valve(s). It may also be achieved by more advanced controls, such as a boiler energy manager. TRVs alone are not sufficient for boiler interlock

 

[baileys]

As I said before

i have questioned whether i did get the right installer but its a bit late now. I thought they were competent, how was i meant to know. The benchmark has been filled out as i said but he has ticked the box that says boiler interlock provided and as i said above he said its nothing to do with a room stat.

 

[baileys]

A simple explanation ?
Boiler interlock is not a physical device but an arrangement of the system controls (room thermostats, programmable room thermostats, cylinder thermostats, programmers and time switches) so as to ensure that the boiler does not fire when there is no demand for heat. In a system with a combi boiler it can be achieved by fitting a room thermostat.
In a system with a regular boiler it can be achieved by correct wiring interconnection of the room thermostat, cylinder thermostat, and motorised valve(s). It may also be achieved by more advanced controls, such as a boiler energy manager. TRVs alone are not sufficient for boiler interlock

This is what i read and tried to explain to him but he wont listen.

 

[Rickster123]

Then get rid of him. Cut your losses on it and get a professional in. I've followed your posts and I'm abit concerned about your install. Can you post pictures of the boiler install?

 

[baileys]

Then get rid of him. Cut your losses on it and get a professional in. I've followed your posts and I'm abit concerned about your install. Can you post pictures of the boiler install?

so am i worried. I dont want him to do anything to my heating anymore. I know i should cut my losses but im very angry for the situation he has put me in because i know his family well but i dont want to involve them as its not their problem.
I will post some pics, what exactly do you need to see.

 

[Rickster123]

I'd like to see the boiler, the flue, the pipework to the boiler and the gas meter please if poss.

 

[baileys]

I'd like to see the boiler, the flue, the pipework to the boiler and the gas meter please if poss.

Ok thanks, i will get my son to take some pics and post them, he will be home soon.

 

[baileys]

I'd like to see the boiler, the flue, the pipework to the boiler and the gas meter please if poss.

Here are the photos

 

[Rickster123]

The flue needs sealing inside and the pipework is extremely close to your electrics.
Is your gas meter next to the boiler cupboard? Where does the white waste pipe run to?

 

[Rickster123]

And you need the gas pipe earthed.

 

[baileys]

The flue needs sealing inside and the pipework is extremely close to your electrics.
Is your gas meter next to the boiler cupboard? Where does the white waste pipe run to?

The gas meter is in the cupboard next to the boiler and the white pipe goes into the sink waste.
I did ask if the boiler could leak as its so near the electrics and he said it shouldn't.