Pressure release valve on converted vented system

[michcosg]

Folks

A customer pointed out a small drip from an overflow pipe coming from a pressure release valve of a heating system they have had converted from being a vented system. The issue would seem to be that the pressure release valve (3 bar is letting by).

My intention was simply to go in and replace their PRV. However it occurs to me that 3 bar seems a little low and is quite likely to blow with the least variation in the water pressure* and hence subsequently let by. Should I maybe install a slightly higher pressure PRV this time or perhaps you might have some other suggestion?

Many thanks

Michael

*They are mind you, 2/3 the way up on a hill which probably means that pressure is generally a little on the low side.

 

[SimonG]

You need to get somebody who knows what they are doing.

 

[diamondgas]

:iagree: your post shows up a great lack of knowledge michcosg. I'd advise that you go no further, explain to your customer that your knowledge is limited and would advise that they get someone else to look at the problem!!

 

[glenno1]

Call a Gas safe plumber

 

[bob the plumber]

michcosg, just wondering if you could tell us why the pressure 'relief' valve is 3 bar

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Hi MIchel ,

I know Michel we worked together on a site about three weeks ago . Michel does not have a much experience but is a good person .
Michel as above , it will be better if a heating engineer have a look .

Stan

 

[sheff paul]

Hi MIchel ,

I know Michel we worked together on a site about three weeks ago . Michel does not have a much experience but is a good person .
Michel as above , it will be better if a heating engineer have a look .

Stan

Must still be lots of work going on down there if ''Michel'' is still in work

 

[bob the plumber]

Must still be lots of work going on down there if ''Michel'' is still in work

Bit harsh, but its good to know your limits

 

[sheff paul]

Bit harsh, but its good to know your limits

ignore that one just me been annoyed cause nothing on next week

 

[diamondgas]

Hi MIchel ,

I know Michel we worked together on a site about three weeks ago . Michel does not have a much experience but is a good person .
Michel as above , it will be better if a heating engineer have a look .

Stan

I think Michel got the message Stan? Hopefully we haven't put him off coming back We've all got to learn somehow and this place offers the avenue to learn if you can take the flack now and again