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    Extend ring for boiler and outside socket

    DIYer question I need to add an FCU to the kitchen ring for a boiler and also an outdoor socket. I don’t want to extend the ring to the outside socket in case of water getting in. Can I put the FCU for the boiler on the ring and does a 3amp fuse in that have any effect on the overall ring...
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    customer wants boiler in unheated storeroom plumbing advice

    customer wants boiler in unheated storeroom unheated storeroom, with louvre doors open to outside due to ventilation system installed in same room warned them about risk of freezing - boiler will only be used a couple of days a week. i know it will have a frost-stat, but that would not protect...
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    Boiler cycling plumbing advice

    Boiler cycling Any ideas what could cause a boiler to repeatedly cycle on and off on both hot water and central heating. Until the boiler gets to temperature then settles down and stays on for both. Boiler cycling to read more on the original thread at Plumbing Advice See also UK Plumbing...
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    Is that right to add inhibitor in boiler filter? plumbing advice

    Is that right to add inhibitor in boiler filter? I had an engineer today added inhibitor in the boiler filter via Magnaclean when he did the boiler service after taking off the filter. But before the engineers all added inhibitor in the radiators, and I searched online that majority information...
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    Boiler Programmer plumbing advice

    Boiler Programmer I have a wall mounted thermostat which is connected to a 26 volt supply from my Glowworm 24ci boiler. I would like to replace this thermostat with a programmer so i can time when the heating comes on and off. Currently the heating is turned on/off using the thermostat. Can the...
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    Issues With Nest Generation 3 Operating Boiler? plumbing advice

    Issues With Nest Generation 3 Operating Boiler? I have a Google Nest Generation 3 Thermostat/Heatlink, Thermostat is in the hallway and operates non hard wired, Heatlink is upstairs in the airing cupboard. There is also a Mains Link fitted for the boiler over run. I have an intermitant problem...
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    Smart thermostat causing boiler to short cycle or something else? plumbing advice

    Smart thermostat causing boiler to short cycle or something else? Hi all, When I use my hive thermostat in the way I think your supposed to. I.e. set it to a desired temperature then don't touch it. The combi boiler seems to cycle on/off in short succession as can be seen in the attached image...
  8. M

    Combi boiler - heating not working plumbing advice

    Combi boiler - heating not working Hello The heating side of my Ariston Combi A23 has stopped working since a new 3 way valve has been installed. It's been a hugely reliable boiler up until now with regular servicing. When the heating is turned on the boiler ignites and looks to start up but...
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    New Boiler Being Fitted; heat only or combi boiler? plumbing advice

    New Boiler Being Fitted; heat only or combi boiler? I am having a new gas boiler fitted for central heating only. The pump needs to be part of and contained within the boiler. What boiler do I need? Heat only or Combinaton boiler ..... or? New Boiler Being Fitted; heat only or combi boiler...
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    Wiring condensate pump to green star compact 32i boiler

    Afternoon , I have been asked to wire in a Plumbright PR 20 sta condensate pump. The pump has a live neutral and earth and a separate float cable with two wires attached. I am a little unsure with wiring as have no diagrams etc. I am assuming in a green star I can use the LNE supply terminals...
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    Re Condensing boiler plumbing advice

    Re Condensing boiler Hi Just wondering if anyone can help? I moved into a new build several years back and have noticed that every time I empty dishwater into my sink the boiler (in my kitchen) makes a gurgling noise. The sink waste and the boiler overflow both run into the soil pipe! Is this...
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    Combi Boiler vs System Boiler plumbing advice

    Combi Boiler vs System Boiler I think the last discussion was back in 2021. A few questions to guide any discussion. Which are the cheapest to heat over the year, system or combi in an average 3/4 bed property? Which will be the more reliable and cheapest boiler type to repair over the next...
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    Fire valve external oil boiler plumbing advice

    Fire valve external oil boiler We have an external grant vortex pro and the fire valve is on the oil supply line 1.4m away from the boiler . Read somewhere should be a distance of minimum 1 metre away . The sensor end is clipped into clip above the burner correctly . Just wondered if the fire...
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    Gas Boiler and Radiator Replacement plumbing advice

    Gas Boiler and Radiator Replacement I bought my house 31 years ago with its 8mm and 10mm micro central heating pipework and existing radiators. There are leaks, the system works poorly. In a first phase of work before winter I am starting again with:- A new gas boiler to supply central...
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    Plastic flow/return into boiler case normal? plumbing advice

    Plastic flow/return into boiler case normal? Hi I was viewing a house today and came across a few questionable plumbing practices. Looking at the outside oil boiler I noticed pushfit plastic flow/return going into the case and wanted to know others opinion on this? I would of thought building...
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    Boiler problem plumbing advice

    Boiler problem I have a condensing boiler in my kitchen and every time I pour waste water down the sink there’s a gurgling noise at the boiler. I do know that the overflow from the boiler runs into my soil pipe and I have checked both waste pipe work and outside soil pipe work at the manhole...
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    Boiler sounds like a plane plumbing advice

    Boiler sounds like a plane Can anyone advise why my Worcester Bosch System boiler when heating hot water does this sort of surging/woosh/hum that's a slightly higher pitch than the normal water heating noise noise like a plane taking off every 5 to 15 minutes? It last about 10 to 15 seconds each...
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    Electrician Boiler Fault plumbing advice

    Electrician Boiler Fault Boiler Fault I’m hoping someone can help with this boiler problem. Couple have just moved into a house that has a Grant Vortex combi boiler. The current setup is a two channel programmer, turn the heating on at programmer & it calls for heat at stat that then returns to...
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    reduce consumption of off-peak hot water boiler - timer?

    Hi there I have 2 electric hot water boilers in my house (in France). They both work with off-peak power, but they run all night long, so they consume way too much Because of this, I'm looking for a way of reducing their consumption. For example, I was thinking if I could replace their...
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    Boiler filling loop plumbing advice

    Boiler filling loop Hi, is there anywhere you can just buy a boiler filling loop, ie without the shut off valves on the loop, already have all the connections fitted below my boiler. Boiler filling loop to read more on the original thread at Plumbing Advice See also UK Plumbing Advice for all...
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