boilers | Page 6

Welcome to the forum. Although you can post in any forum, the USA forum is here in case of local regs or laws

boilers

Recent contents Top users
  1. M

    Combi boilers pressure relief height from floor

    Is there a regulation saying a combi boilers pressure relief pipe that exits externally has to be within a certain distance from the floor?
    • Matt0029
    • Thread
    • boilers combi floor pressure
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers
  2. M

    U codes on Worcester boilers

    Morning all. I have a Worcester greenstar which keeps giving U codes by counting up to 9. Cannot see these codes in the manual. Any ideas? Cheers
  3. moonlight

    What are people fitting to there boilers to meet the new requirement for April.

    Just out of interest. What are you folks fitting to comply with the new regs. from April. Minimum additions. Thanks
  4. Jack bIRCHLEY

    Electric boilers, running costs and replacement options?

    Hello, I am looking at buying a property with a HeatraeSadia AMPTEC system fitted. It is a brand new system coupled to a thermaq UNICYL cylinder We are a bit worried about the cost of running this system, and may be looking to remove it and fit a gas boiler instead. Unfortunately it is fitted...
  5. G

    Are viessmann 111 w boilers any good

    Veissmann 111 w has been suggested for a one bathroom two shower room installation. I've never fitted one before and I am looking for some advice. How good are these boilers, build quality, reliability etc. and what are Veissmann's like to work with for customer support. Any comments...
  6. M

    Gas Supply and Gas Meter Issue When Running 2 Boilers

    Hi, I wonder if someone can help answer some questions please. In our house we have two boilers : a 37kw and a 30kw. The max flow rate required for the two is 4.1 and 3.24 cu m/h (7.34 cu m/h) this exceeds the meters limit of 6 cu m/h. What options do I have resolve? I have been told that a...
    • Masterpop
    • Thread
    • boilers gas engineer meter running supply
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Boilers
  7. M

    Which boilers to install in rentals...

    As the title says really. What boilers are people installing in rental properties these days?
  8. A

    torque screwdrivers required for "Glowworm boilers"

    Hi guys, looking to buy new torque screwdriver set for working on new boilers. Glowworm in particular. My current driver has now rounded off after many years of use BUT I don't know its size. Not really bothered in getting sets of bits with all the other sizes as I have countless copies of...
    • AJW
    • Thread
    • boilers glowworm
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Boilers
  9. hammers4spanner

    Modern combi boilers!!!

    In a nutshell are modern boilers fit for purpose. Since the temp has dropped I must of had 50 calls boilers conked out. Most within 7 years old. Literally selling customers junk
  10. Tommo25

    Anyone Installed boilers for BOXT

    Does anyone have any experience with BOXT? Installing there boilers. Just curious with the way they work and wondered if anyone had any first experience working for them? Thanks
  11. R

    Intergas Combi Boilers

    I've just installed an intergas 36kw RF and up until today i've never come across one. I was impressed on the simplicity of the install but there doesn't seem to be a lot to them. I'm looking at changing from Worcestor to another brand because they are getting very expensive and its getting...
  12. R

    Combination Boilers Trash

    Over the years I've seen the growth of combination boilers and how they have overtaken system and heat only. While combination boilers have their uses, its becoming increasing frustrating why so many plumbers choose this option. Heat only is by far the cheapest and effective way to heat a home...
  13. N

    Newbie to site. Advice on Remeha and Buderus Boilers

    Hi All, Just joined the group. GSR, hoping to make use of the vast knowledge of you guys on Remeha and Buderus boilers, just started working for a council that has loads of these fitted, until then never really come across them. Anyone help with the common faults. Remeha Avanta Plus 28c...
  14. gingalig

    Parts supply for oil boilers

    Hope some one can help , I’ve recently passed my OFTEC and I’m looking for the best online supplier of parts , I use BES and local merchant for my Gas stuff and wondered if there are any specific oil boiler parts suppliers as I would like to build up my rolling stock. Thanks in advance
  15. B

    Anyone fitted the new Baxi boilers.

    Anyone fitted many of the new Baxi boilers ? I've fitted a lot of Duo-Tecs & Platinums but know nothing of the new ones. 200s & 400s I think they are called so I'm interested to know how they are performing & how easy they are to fit...oh, & are they lighter than a duo-tec to lift ;)
  16. andyplumber

    Tracpipe Gas Worcester boilers

    hi guys I’m quoting for a job to cascade 2 boilers unvented cylinder and low loss header To save time and distuption I’m looking to use tracpipe for the gas, the boilers are 25 meters away from the meter. I have used tracpipe for LPG but never for NG and I’m trying to find the installation...
    • andyplumber
    • Thread
    • boilers gas engineer worcester
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers
  17. R

    Gravity feed combi boilers

    Is it time for manufacturers to make a gravity feed/expansion combi boiler on the primary side. When I was a plumber many years ago I think about 1982 I remember installing an optional gravity feed boiler instead of a presure system. I was never called back to the boiler. Any thoughts
  18. L

    Advice / opinions on electric combi boilers

    Hello all I hope it's okay to seek some advice on this forum. A bit of background first: I live in a flat, built around 2000, originally came with PowerMax boiler, this was replaced with a combi Glow Worm end of 2012. End of 2015 had a leak from the flue, it was decided that it was due to poor...
    • Lili
    • Thread
    • boilers combi electric
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Boilers
  19. R

    How much more expensive would it be for duty and standby boilers?

    As in the above question really. A forum member recently asked if we should be fitting duty and standby for vulnerable customers. What I'd like to ask is what costs would this add to the job. Is it a case of extra boiler cost plus a couple of extra pipes (say £1000 in typical domestic...
  20. D

    Three way valve in Morco Boilers

    Hi I am just wondering do you need to be Gas safe to change a three way valve? This is relating more specifically to the valves in Morco Boilers. You don't touch the gas at all but, you do have to take the front of the boiler off and drain it down. Cheers
    • DNA369
    • Thread
    • boilers valve
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Boilers
Back
Top