Strange question re : using unpressurised boiler for hot water only...

[Mr Fog]

Hello,

I'm hoping somebody could tell me if it is possible to use the boiler so I can take a bath, even though I have had all the radiators removed and the central heating system has been totally drained and has no water pressure at all..

The boiler is an ideal isar he 24.
I am having the house refurbished, all the rads and pipework have been removed but I still have the hot water pipes and cold supply to the boiler installed...

Thank you in advance for any replies.

Mark

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No needs pressure in the boiler

 

[Riley]

You could put in a makeshift loop just for hot water

 

[Mr Fog]

Thanks very much for replying. Please may I ask, with the risk of getting scolded, if it is possible to connect the feed pipe directly to the return pipe and then pressurise the boiler so that I can get some hot water?

I will be getting a new boiler installed soon enough but the refurb is taking a little longer than planned and I have to go to the mother-in-laws for a shower!

Thanks

Mark

 

[Mr Fog]

Thank you Riley that's what I was hoping...

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Need to have one rad connected but yes

 

[Riley]

Yes definitely one rad to dissipate heat

 

[Mr Fog]

Thanks very much gents...

 

[Rob Foster]

Hello,

I'm hoping somebody could tell me if it is possible to use the boiler so I can take a bath, even though I have had all the radiators removed and the central heating system has been totally drained and has no water pressure at all..

The boiler is an ideal isar he 24.
I am having the house refurbished, all the rads and pipework have been removed but I still have the hot water pipes and cold supply to the boiler installed...

Thank you in advance for any replies.

Mark

Why tho, an immersion heater will be more efficient , Rob Foster aka centralheatking

 

[Mr Fog]

Cheers Rob, but there isn't a hot water cylinder... or am I missing the point?

 

[Rob Foster]

Cheers Rob, but there isn't a hot water cylinder... or am I missing the point?

durrr, op wants to use boiler as a multipoint ...now I get it
the old elm le blanc had sep heating and hot water circuits
couldnt the op,just jam the diverter valve onto hot water only. ? Rob Foster aka centralheatking

 

[Mr Fog]

That sounds like a good solution, I'll have a look.
Cheers pal

 

[Riley]

Combi boiler?

 

[Mr Fog]

Yes it is mate, ideal isar he 24.....

 

[Riley]

Then please don’t jam your diverter valve on hot water. Very dangerous and in fact illegal

 

[Mr Fog]

Ok mate, cheers. I'll do as previously suggested and link up a small rad.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Thank you all for taking the time to respond.
Mark

 

[Rob Foster]

Then please don’t jam your diverter valve on hot water. Very dangerous and in fact illegal

sorry I got lost in the theory you are correct centralheatking
cheers Riley