Hi everyone! Recently moved to the UK and have a gas boiler at home. I removed the air off the radiators a while ago and boiler stopped working.
Last time this happened my landlord came and topped up water in the tank. I can't remember how he did that :( There are several pipes and valves underneath the boiler, but can't find which one to turn. Tried one that looked promissing and almost flooded the place. Any ideas?
Let's hope I won't freeze tonight...
Thanks :)
2007-03-21 10:17:40 · 6 answers · asked by leo_79 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I am assuming you have a combi boiler that is heats the radiators and produces your hot water on demand. There is usually a filling loop which looks like a chrome flexible braided hose which links from the mains cold water pipe (15mm in diameter) to the heating return pipe(22mm in diameter) there will be a tap at the mains end open it slowly you should hear water rushing through. there is a pressure gauge on the boiler control panel. let the needle cimb to 1bar then turn off, vent the radiators and if nessecary repeat process.
Some of the most up to date combi boilers have built in filling loops. Your landlord has a legal obligation to leave you all the relevant boiler instructions.
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2007-03-21 11:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what type of boiler. Combi or what?.
If its combi , as most are nowadays, then there is a valve underneath...normally the second from right...but check!, and that tops up the heating side of the system. It should be set at about 1 - 1.25bar. The valve can be adjusted with a flat screwdriver and introduce the water slowly and watch the gauge. The gauge is on the front.
2007-03-21 17:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by JohnH(UK) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously its a cold feed. As you let in some water you may see the pressure gauge rise. There could be a simple diagram on the boiler, possibly on the inside of a cover or on a panel that folds out? If you can identify the model of boiler, you might find a manual for it online, with a plumbing diagram.
2007-03-21 17:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the land lord or a plumber to sort it
2007-03-21 17:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by doctordog1uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-21 17:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
phone some one out ,quick, like now.
2007-03-21 17:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋