When is filling loop not a filling loop???

[DirksPlumbing]

more likely that cheap pressure gauges never read the same and not reliable in most cases

Maybe but 7.5m equals .75bar. Maybe to much of an coincident? But yes these gauges are by no means calibrated and will typically read noticeable different if fitted next to each other.

 

[dancinplumba]

Did not know you can still buy them? Question nowadays typically is "slotted or handles?"

Dorks been fitting them still since regs changed in 1999

 

[Reg Man]

Temporary flexible filling loop should be left disconnected for the purpose of compliance with Water Regulations.

 

[Dannypipe]

Temporary flexible filling loop should be left disconnected for the purpose of compliance with Water Regulations.

Should be, but who does?!

 

[neily01]

Fitted plenty of secondary loops and guages for older people when it makes life easier for them, can't see an issue myself.

 

[Reg Man]

There isn't an issue. Perfectly acceptable. Mother in law (God Bless Her) has boiler in roof space, so a secondary filling loop and gauge on the ground floor, saves me driving 200 mile round trip to reset the boiler and top it up, about once a year. She has been trained in what to look out for and how to top it up if required, which is rare.

Fitted plenty of secondary loops and guages for older people when it makes life easier for them, can't see an issue myself.

 

[Derek Hardman]

Most of the 'integral' filling links on new boilers are virtually impossible for the elderly and infirm to operate, regs or not, a second loop has to be fitted or be accused of ripping the customer off if you are called to top up every few months?

 

[dancinplumba]

Most of the 'integral' filling links on new boilers are virtually impossible for the elderly and infirm to operate, regs or not, a second loop has to be fitted or be accused of ripping the customer off if you are called to top up every few months?

If you are topping up every few months, You have a Leak 🙂

 

[Derek Hardman]

Yes, there will be a leak somewhere, not always practical to find one, most elderly don't want the disruption of finding one, they top up, we test inhibitor levels and replenish as necessary. :yes:

 

[R1CKY]

Just wait until you find a sealed system with a robokit on it! Took me bloody ages to drain a system with one of those on!