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boilers

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  1. M

    Wall hung oil boilers - help needed please

    I've come on here as really need some help with buying a new oil boiler please. My current Firebird Olympic 50-80 is about 40 years old and my wonderful plumber has kept it going but its days are numbered. I'm looking for a new oil boiler that would go on the wall so that I can make space...
  2. C

    Regs for Boilers in cupboards

    I have a 40 year old floor standing Glow Worm 45-60 boiler (open vent )which is in a cupboard in the centre of the house. Its an old workhouse and has been working without issue until now. The pilot light went out and now wont relight. It lights but as soon as you release the button it goes...
  3. A

    Ideal boilers

    Anyone shed any light on ideal boilers catching fire , something about air pockets in the heat ex ? ,in a fault condition , thanks ray .
  4. R

    Intergas Boilers Opinions

    What are engineers opinion on Intergas, I've installed a couple of these boilers for people and so far I've been impressed with them. They are a bit clunky and heavy but for the kW you get a lot of hot water and they appear to be pretty reliable. Just want to know what other engineers think of...
  5. R

    Robin hood cast iron boilers

    Dear colleagues , My name is Roohollah and an overseas Heating tech. I have recently collected some data on oldest cast iron boiler from UK which is called Robin hood boiler . Thus, I would like to request for any data or pics of those products if you ran into them before. Thanks a bunch for...
  6. B

    Is 22mm supply pipe always required for combi boilers?

    Hi All, I need your advise as I'm really concerned here. I only just had regular boiler replaced with combi (Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 25kw). I had few surveys done and everyone stated the gas supply pipe from the meter to the boiler must be changed from current 15mm to 22mm. The plumber I used said...
    • bobobo
    • Thread
    • boilers combi pipe supply
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boilers
  7. M

    Pipe sizing for LPG boilers

    Gas safe registered but not for LPG. Have been asked to quote for a number of LPG boilers so if I get the job will do my LPG ticket. But was wondering if pipe sizing is different for LPG than natural gas.
  8. P

    House with two boilers - Smart heating control possible?

    Hi all - my prospective house I am buyig has been split effectively into two parts with Boiler 1 provided Heat/Water to the first few floors and Boiler 2 providing Heat/Water to the top floors. So two separate Primary and Secondary Circuits. Is there a Smart system that would enable unified...
    • PhilRey
    • Thread
    • boilers control heating house
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boilers
  9. J

    Storage Combi Boilers

    Do gas fired storage combi boilers store the water at high temperatures like say 75C? and if so do they have a internal TMV?. when the storage runs out presume they then just carry on like any combi boiler?. Do they allways store DHW and not primary water?. Oil fired combis probably are all...
    • John.g
    • Thread
    • boilers combi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boilers
  10. N

    Two new open vent boilers, problems ever since.

    Hi all, So I re done my house 2/3 years ago and had all my radiators taken out on the lower floor, changed to wet underfloor instead. 2 zones. 2 manifolds. As I was doing quite a bit, I’d decided to exchange the two 15 year old boilers with a pair of new ones. Vitodens 100w 35kw open vent...
    • Neel94
    • Thread
    • boilers vent
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Boilers
  11. P

    Navien boilers anyone ?

    Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone has got into installing Navien system/combi boilers yet and if so, what has been your experience of them? https://navien.co.uk/
    • Pssst
    • Thread
    • boilers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boilers
  12. Renier

    Do Combi Boilers only provide hot water at 100% Open Tap?

    Recently had boiler issues heat exchanger was replaced but water would still go Cold Randomly especially in the shower. Engineer says Combi boilers can only provide hot water if the turbine is spinning at max speed so you have to open the tap at 100% to get hot water. So he removed(broke) the...
    • Renier
    • Thread
    • boilers combi hot water water
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Boilers
  13. D

    Part l and range rating boilers

    Do we have to range rate boilers
  14. H

    3 BOILERS NEED SERVICING

    Hi guys Looking on a deal to service 3 boilers in the sheperds bush area . If interested please get in touch .
  15. M

    Can I run 2 gas boilers off the same gas supply ?

    Hi, Can I run a conventional central-heating-boiler + an instantaneous hot water boiler, off the same gas supply ? Many thanks
  16. M

    Opinion/experience with Warmflow Boilers?

    Wanting to know people's opinion on these oil boilers? Particularly the heat exchanger as to reliability and build quality. Some very poor reviews on Trustpilot and other sites. Are they worth avoiding at all costs?
  17. B

    Independent advice on Vaillant boilers

    We are charity with two large properties providing flats for elderly person's living independently. In the past year,we have had to replace the heating boiler in each property. This was done by British Gas who supplied and installed Vaillant boilers. We are considering making a complaint...
    • B whittaker
    • Thread
    • boilers vaillant
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Boilers
  18. S

    Alpha boilers and nest thermostat

    I have no thermostat on my alpha evoke 28 boiler I bought a nest a0063 but not sure which wires go from where on boiler to where on my thermostat which are as follows Y1. Aircon (not got) G fan (not got) R power W1 heat C common Ao* heat pump My boiler has various various empty chambers
    • Skillfour
    • Thread
    • alpha boilers thermostat
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Boilers
  19. FKBIH27

    Can i work on boilers with a gas hob in the property. Owner occupier

    Hi, I am new to the industry and have recently passed my CCN1 course i have received my Gas safe id etc i am a member. I am not qualified to work on Gas cookers/hobs However, I have a few jobs offered, to service boilers only. in these properties, there is a gas hob. They are both...
  20. Scott_D

    Back boilers repairs

    Does anyone still work on back boilers? I only ever rip them out so dont have much experience with them but I have been asked to look at a baxi bermuda that wont light up. If I accept the job I would go and check the basics first but my concern is gently removing the fire front without damaging...
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