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    Firebird problem

    I always use Fernox, the can seem a lot smaller now is it still the same strength ? I seem to remember a 5 year G'tee was the norm with an annual test of drawing a sample and immersing a steel nail in it as an anti rust strength test, but I am going back 20+ years ago.
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    Firebird problem

    Thanks guys, that sounds a good idea, the pipework is vertical but relatively easy to get at.
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    Firebird problem

    That's a real possibility, I was hoping it was not that because it looks like the boiler will almost need total strip down to get at it. If I leave it till better weather to tackle the problem am I likely to cause more damage ?
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    Firebird problem

    Thanks, yes it is a combi but no 3 way valve, it uses two pumps instead and neither are running but the rads still get hot.
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    Firebird problem

    Anyone ? Just a clue please :disappointed: I would be most gratefull
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    Firebird problem

    First post and of course its a problem. I have a Firebird combi 7 oil fired, in most respects it is working fine, my problem is that the domestic side is feeding hot water to the radiators even when the central heating is switched off, neither pumps are running at the time but the burner is...
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    HI

    I am a retired industrial engineer, now trying to get to grips with my ch boiler and various tasks around the house and car. The company I worked for went bust, so no fat pension, just what the state grudgingly gives me, so now I try to use my limited skills on DIY. I hope not to be too much of...
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