flexcon water pressure gauge.

[triplex]

Once the above become blocked can they be cleansed out or is that not a practical option.
thanks in advance for any helpful replies.

 

[Ryanmuz01]

Fit an external gauge, problem solved

 

[rpm]

Why the double post? Some people are still working!

 

[triplex]

Why the double post? Some people are still working!

Because over 65's struggle to use this type of technology

 

[rpm]

Because over 65's struggle to use this type of technology

Bet you`re only 64 1/2. lol

 

[triplex]

Fit an external gauge, problem solved

An external one? how will I know what the current pressure is without a gauge

 

[PhoenixServices]

He means external to the boiler. It's cheaper and easier to get hold of.

 

[triplex]

He means external to the boiler. It's cheaper and easier to get hold of.

Ah I see said the blind man, thanking you for elaborating .The gauge is externally fitted into the prv

 

[PhoenixServices]

Oh it's flexcon the brand of gauge not a glowworm flexicom boiler.
If that's the case get a new one, drain the pressure off via a drain off. Make up the new one and do a quick swap. Poke a screwdriver where it goes in to make sure that is clear.

Or if your worried get a plumber to do it.

 

[triplex]

Thanks for your advice Phoenix, I can assume then that if it is the gauge that is blocked and not the connection into it that it is not really an option to clear it out.
Just that many moons ago when I was GSR I must have removed and cleared around 20-30 blocked gauges from the worc 28cdi's, they were notorious for getting blocked but most could be cleared as the small communicating hole was accessible.

 

[PhoenixServices]

You can guarantee if you clean out it will work for a day then some muck will shift inside it and it will stop working again. For a few quid just swap it.