Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] gas boiler problem

date posted 2nd January 2004 15:42

thanks again John,

> The filling loop is the flexi pipe next to the valve you 'tweaked'. Make
> sure the valve is turned off & then undo one end of the filling loop to
make
> sure no more water can get in. Water regs say it has to be disconnected.

Ok got it. Any idea which way to turn the valve off, I don't want to risk
letting
more water into the system. I can't remember which way I turned it before?

> Empty *all* the water via the drain valve (at lowest point in pipework).
It
> will have a square nut on top, so you'll need a spanner
> The leak is probably from a compression fitting. It can usually be fixed
by
> *slightly* tightening the nuts. (max 1/4 turn).
> You should then refill the system. Keep an eye on the leaky fitting & you
> should be back to nornal.

Got the square nut, it's the only one on the system, just off the filling
loop.

The leak was from one of the pipes at the back. I've 'tweaked' the screw and
that seems to have stopped it

I think the inital problem was air in the radiators, so adding more water to
the
system has increased the pressure and I can no longer release the air in the
radiators without the pressure dial going up. I jumped to conclusions when I
saw the
dial below 1 since we had a plumber out a few months ago fixing a broken
filter or similar, can't remember now.



regards,

Darren Yates
[EMAIL REMOVED]
http://dittodesign.co.uk



----- Original Message -----
From: "JohnW" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: [OT] gas boiler problem


>
>
> >
> > I sit and work right next to this thing how dangerous a situation
> > have I got here?
> >
>
> TURN THE BOILER OFF. The pressure will increase with heat & could cause
> more leaks.
>
> The filling loop is the flexi pipe next to the valve you 'tweaked'. Make
> sure the valve is turned off & then undo one end of the filling loop to
make
> sure no more water can get in. Water regs say it has to be disconnected.
>
> Empty *all* the water via the drain valve (at lowest point in pipework).
It
> will have a square nut on top, so you'll need a spanner
> The leak is probably from a compression fitting. It can usually be fixed
by
> *slightly* tightening the nuts. (max 1/4 turn).
> You should then refill the system. Keep an eye on the leaky fitting & you
> should be back to nornal.
>
>
> hth
>
> JW
>
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