Ideal Mexico Super 2 gas boiler problem

[Dgriff]

Hi

I have an Ideal Mexico Super 2 gas boiler and I have a problem. I decided to bleed a radiator because the top was cold but I didn't turn off the heating (pump still on). I know now that I should have turned off the heating before I bled the rad (I'm a dumb bum). Anyway, now when I turn on the heating, it stays on for about 3 mins before switching itself off but sounds like the pump is still purring but the boiler is not firing up.
When I switch the heating off and try to bleed the rads, there's no hissing or pressure. I guess I need to get pressure back into the system. How can I do this? Thanks

 

[Barry98]

is it tank fed if so the system should in theroy self fill , or if its on a sealed system whats your reading on the gauge

 

[Dgriff]

It is tank fed. There's a small tank in the attic. I don't see any pressure gauge on the boiler itself.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

have a look at the ball valve for the small loft tank to make sure it is working correctly, and that there is water in the tank.

 

[stevetheplumber]

if its sealed the guage could be anywhere but usually near the boiler or in the airing cupboard
one of our favourites was putting one in the end of the kitchen rad with the filling loop in a cupboard

 

[Dgriff]

I think I've solved it. The pipe coming from the tank in the attic has a pipe coming from it. This pipe has a red tap on it downstairs just above the hot water tank. It was closed so no water was entering the system from the tank in the attic. The tap is open now so water is coming in to the system. I'm bleeding the rads and they are hissing which is a good sign.... I think! it might take a while for the system to fill back up. I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers.

 

[Dgriff]

I think I've solved it. The pipe coming from the tank in the attic has a pipe coming from it. This pipe has a red tap on it downstairs just above the hot water tank. It was closed so no water was entering the system from the tank in the attic. The tap is open now so water is coming in to the system. I'm bleeding the rads and they are hissing which is a good sign.... I think! it might take a while for the system to fill back up. I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers.

Update: Boiler is working and all rads are hot. Thanks very much for your advice. Cheers.

 

[Barry98]

thanks for coming back and letting us know

 

[Dotty]

Update: Boiler is working and all rads are hot. Thanks very much for your advice. Cheers.

Good man. It'd be a good idea to leave that valve open otherwise you could cause even worse problems down the line!