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  1. Rob Foster

    Expansion Vessel - Not sure abouts its purpose

    Can somebody please explain the function of the expansion vessel on my heating. Is it to absorb the increased volume of water when its hot or/and to be a reservoir of water to top up the heating system when there are small drips Many thanks
  2. Scott_D

    Expansion vessel - not ugly

    Looking for a small additional expansion vessel for a heating system to go next to a combi as there are a few big column rads in the house. Ideally not something ugly :confused: so the standard red type is out. I have seen some online pictures of a compact almost like a squashed football but no...
  3. N

    Expansion vessel connector / pressure valve replacement

    Hi all. I need to replace a expansion vessel as it's leaking and and the same time I would like to relocate it within the same cupboard. I have done a fair bit of plumbing work over the years (good standard DIY'er) so the job itself looks manageable but I have a couple of questions. BTW, I plan...
  4. Scott_D

    Expansion vessel hose popped off

    The hose to the expansion vessel popped off on this logic+ combi I was fitting today. Been under pressure for a week. Fired up for an hour today then put into max to commission and it flooded the boiler. Ideal are coming out Thursday.
  5. Riley

    Expansion Vessel Siting

    Not strictly a gas issue here but need some advice in conjunction with an old Worcester 24i combi. Exp vessel has failed and will not hold a charge. Intend to fit an external vessel however the only accessible pipework is a pipe with an AAV on it in what was the old airing cupboard. Now I know...
  6. D

    Cordless expansion vessel pump

    Hi, I've been looking at cordless inflator for recharging ex. vessels. Does anyone use one and can recommend or advise to stay away from any particular ones? I'm keen to get something better than the foot pump I use at the min, but don't wanna chuck £100 at something that's useless. Thanks
  7. JLS

    Expansion vessel sizing question (because it's driving me mad)

    Hi all, I wonder if someone can explain something to me when it comes to expansion vessel sizing. On the basis of about 4% expansion at 100degrees one would think that for a 200l closed system an 8l expansion vessel would be sufficient, with a bit of a safety factor say 10l. Worcester...
  8. T

    Do I need an additional expansion vessel

    Before I call a plumber ......... My boiler (Gloworm 18sxi) slowly loses pressure and I'm having to regularly top it up. There are no obvious leaks anywhere and no discharge from the PRV as far as I can tell. Just reading through the manual for the boiler, it says that it has an internal 8...
  9. MrYates

    Glow worm Ultracom 30sxi expansion vessel replacement.

    After reading about problems and relating them to my situation it seemed that the expansion vessel could be faulty. I depressed the schrader valve inner. After a brief and insignificant exhalation, I gave it a pump. There was a gurgling bubbling noise from the EV. On re-testing for pressure...
  10. S

    Told boiler needs a new expansion vessel along with pressure relief valve - how much should this be?

    Hi We have a vaillant turbo max 824e rs combi boiler that has been serviced and we've been told that the boiler is found to be gas safe but is in need of a new expansion vessel along with a pressure relief valve. How much should be expected to pay for this (Coventry)? I have only one quote...
    • Sarah Wykes
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    • boiler expansion expansion vessel pressure valve vessel
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: Boilers
  11. M

    Replacing expansion vessel on...

    A vailliant turbomax plus. This one has the flue that exits the back of the boiler. Is it easy to take this off the wall and put back together? Cheers
  12. M

    Dripping valve on domestic expansion vessel 4 year old system

    I'm hoping someone can please help as I'm struggling to find a solution I've a 4 year old house and the system was fitted as new. It has a large water tank and an expansion vessel however every morning I'm woken up to the sound of water dripping through this fitting as shown below. This value...
  13. T

    Expansion Vessel for a Boiler

    Hi Guys, My expansion vessel has burst.. What is an average size I should be looking for in an expansion vessel for my heat only boiler, and are there any good brands I should go for? Thanks!
    • topman870
    • Thread
    • boiler expansion expansion vessel vessel
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
  14. J

    COMBI 2 ZONE + UF + EXPANSION VESSEL ADVICE

    Hello i'm new to the forum, I've done a little searching on here and still have questions. Some history... I had 11 double rads in my house then i extended the house and added underfloor heating and 4 more double rads, the extension was all plumbed in and has been running for a year now. My...
  15. C

    Expansion Vessel losing all pressure in hours?

    Hi All, Bit clueless here, but wanted some advice if possible. We had a new 200ltr unvented system installed recently. All seemed fine, however the CH kept turning off and rads going cold. I checked the EV in the loft, and it's pressure gauge had dropped to 0. I opened the valves up and...
  16. Eyespy999

    Expansion vessel pump

    Afternoon, I am looking to add to my tools, can anyone reccomed a pump for expansion vessels please? Regards
  17. S

    Expansion Vessel Requires Replacement In Lancs

    Hi, I have solar panels for the hot water system & an expansion tank has developed a leak. I'm based in the Clitheroe area of Lands and would like a quote from someone who covers this area. Thanks.
  18. H

    expansion vessel pumo

    after some advice need a new pump for re pressurising expansion vessel which one would you recommend also do you use a pressure gauge or pump to test vessel
  19. H

    Expansion Vessel and water hammer

    Good morning, I've just been asked that if someone has a tap which shuts of the water abruptly, such as the cartridge valve taps and water hammer occurs, would fitting a small expansion vessel close to the tap relieve this? To be honest I have no idea but I can find the logic to this question...
  20. F

    Expansion Vessel size ?

    I have an underfloor heating system of 720M of 16mm Alpe pipe & only short 2M runs of 28mm pipe to a Ground source heat pump. Absolute maximum temp rise of 65 degrees more probable 40 degrees. What size should the expansion vessel be ?
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