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  1. M

    Generic boiler parts that marry over to other boilers?

    Just interested to know if anyone knows of any boiler parts that can be used on another brand? Could be useful and some parts could be cheaper from make to make and could get someone the out the brown stuff on a Friday afternoon if the merchant doesn't have what you want. For example i believe...
    • mikeyc
    • Thread
    • boiler boilers
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Boilers
  2. M

    specialist old boilers needed

    Hi all, please forgive me if i get anything wrong as i am new to this forum and not a plumber/ gas installer. We deliver apprenticeships in the Staffordshire region and are on the look out for three items: Types needed - An Open Flue Boilers – Wall or Floor Standing One x Positive Case Seal...
    • mattcrowe
    • Thread
    • boilers
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Boilers
  3. G

    Alpha combi boilers

    Went on their training course last year and all seems good but still not fitted any. What is your opinion on them guys? Also do you think the commissioning of them is a bit long winded? I am currently fitting Logic plus and Vaillant boilers but Alpha prices are looking quite good for the low end...
    • gassman
    • Thread
    • alpha boilers combi
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers
  4. S

    Any experience with Glow-worm or and Alpha boilers?

    Just had some combi boiler quotes in, quoting for Glow-Worm and Alpha boilers. I've never heard of either and wondered if anyone had any experience good or bad.
    • simbob
    • Thread
    • alpha boilers experience
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers
  5. P

    Viessmann Vitodens boilers

    Evening all, just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on these boilers? Started using them recently haven't had any issues so far :hurray: Jason
    • Pottsy44
    • Thread
    • boilers
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Boilers
  6. M

    Servicing back boilers

    I've not done many of these - fewer than half a dozen I reckon, and the last time was probably 4 years ago! Got two to do in the next couple of weeks - has anybody got a step-by-step list of what checks I ought to be doing? I don't mean boiler-specific stuff but overall checks. I'm fine on...
    • Masood
    • Thread
    • boilers
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Boilers
  7. gassafe

    Stolen boilers

    Just saw this in the local news... Not sure how they valued 3 boilers at 10k lol! £10,000 theft of boilers from new housing development (From Swindon Advertiser)
  8. R

    Scrappage is back (London only) - Boris's boilers

    Industry reaction bolsters Boris Boilers scrappage scheme - HVP Magazine - Heating, Ventilating & Plumbing
    • Ray Stafford
    • Thread
    • boilers london
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Boilers
  9. bright spark

    Metodo HP6 gas boilers? Ever heard of them

    Hi lads. Just servicing a couple of these atmospheric gas boilers. Has anyone heard of them or who the suppliers are. They're dated 2002. Theyre in pretty good working order. Just wondering where to get spares from. thanks for taking time to read this.
  10. A

    How do you mark out clips for boilers?

    Just wanting to see the different ways people do it when accuracy is involved thanks!
    • ApprenticeTom
    • Thread
    • boilers
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Boilers
  11. G

    what boilers do you recommend

    got to price up combi boiler for good customer. i have been fitting ideal logic + or baxi platinums of late. is there any other boilers you guys like to fit with decent warranties?
  12. T

    Power flushing boilers

    Evening lads I am relatively new to power flushing. what are people's views of flushing boilers? I have only flushed boilers with cast heat exchangers through fear of damage. i always get a disclaimer signed (off the kamco website) if I am unsure of its a combi I just attach it in the f&r...
    • tommy1712
    • Thread
    • boilers power
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Boilers
  13. J

    Intelligent boilers.

    Now we have modulating boilers, out side weather compensation, and apps to turn heating on as we drive home has anyone arranged variable flow temps. to match purpose. ie. >75 C when heating DHW and <65C for underfloor heating. The programme clearly defines the purpose but apart from viessmann 4...
  14. C

    Registering non ErP boilers

    Evening all, I noticed Plumb Center are selling old stock non ErP boilers at reduced prices. Can we as installers still install these and register them? Or is it a big no no?? Many thanks Clint
  15. D

    worcester ri boilers

    hi guys , i will be fitting a worcs 15 RI tomorrow and could have a problem running a cable to the pump direct from boiler. worcester say that if its not done this way it would invalidate the guarantee. although their technical guy did mention a company that do a rf link that connects...
    • Deleted member 44451
    • Thread
    • boilers worcester
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boilers
  16. Inverness

    Inter gas combi boilers do they have a flow restrictor built in

    Hi can some tell me if the inter gas combi boilers have a flow restrictor built in like others do? Reason I'm asking i went out to a job where the customer has bought a house with this boiler already installed. The problem is when they open the taps fully open it gets Luke warm water but if you...
  17. C

    Smart controls for Greenstar Ri boilers?

    Hi all, I'm after some advice from those that know..... Is there a smart control compatible with the Worcester Greenstar 30Ri, I know the Wave isn't but not sure about the likes of Nest or Hive because of the 230V switching. I spoke to Worcester tech and they just told me Wave wasn't...
  18. jtsplumbing

    Baxi boilers

    Any one having problems getting hold of the new Baxi Blue range ? Would like to use more Baxi boilers but they have a very limited range in LPG, Now I have the chance to fit a Blue heat only boiler told it may take up to 2 weeks to get one, unless I am prepared to pay £40 carriage charge...
  19. Meady

    Boilers

    Quick question, my mate is looking to replace his boiler but is basically a tight Arse :) are the main heat only boilers any good as they seem to be rather cheap compared to the others and are they as economical to run as the likes of Worcester and ideal? Cheers guys.
    • Meady
    • Thread
    • boilers
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
  20. E

    Experience fixing boilers

    Hi, Can anyone let me know of any all round boiler fault finding courses that I could attend to increase fix rate??? I am fairly new to fault finding and want to avoid expensive mistakes. Thanks
    • ecogas
    • Thread
    • boilers experience
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Boilers
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