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Boiler thermostat issue
My boiler will not heat up past 50 degrees. This is the temperature that is registering on the esi thermostat. Radiators have been bled not sure what else I can do
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Adding a radiator to a mancave
I would like to add an additional radiator to our central heating system. We have an attached double garage converted to a man-cave and workshop (with dividing stud partition wall) currently not covered by the central heating. The former is not currently user friendly in winter, and we get by...
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Ben-gee
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Vitodens 200-W Combi WB2B Steppermotor does not move
Hi, My combi-boiler has just given up heating the house and basically only delivers hot water. While in central heating mode it heats up and stops to prevent overheating of the internal section of system. No fault or error code are displayed. Suspicion: 3-way changeover valve assy. So I...
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Buri1984
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Oil fired central heating boiler issue ?
Hi, Over the past few months, my wife and I have noticed a constant pulsing sound throughout the house which is particularly noisy at night (this could be as a result of us noticing the sound more when there is less environmental noise). Unfortunately, it is severely disrupting our sleep, so we...
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What does the internal bypass valve do in a Viessmann combi?
Could someone please explain what is the function of the internal bypass valve in a Viessmann combi and how its settings MIN/MAX or malfunction somehow would affect operation of DHW and heating? Thanks in advance.
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John.g
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stumac
Do I need a 20 amp thermostat?
I have bought an old house in rural France and it has an oil tank and Unical oil powered boiler (Italian I think). Its a beast of a thing but can't find any model info or any plates on it. I want to change the switch and thermostat to a digital wireless thermostat but I'm not sure what I can...
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Basher
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vampywiz17
Baxi P74 parameter - what mean exactly?
Hello there, Baxi boilers (with HAGC03 BX01 motherboard) have a parameter, named "Ignition delay (for HO)". It is the Parameter 74. My question is that what mean it exactly? I search a parameter that same like vaillant"Max. anti-cycl. time: Heating" mean:
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Chuck
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Inverness
Frost stat and pipe stat boiler inside garage
New built home. Has a combi on a 2 heating zones. The issue boiler located inside garage has a frost stat and a status ct100 pipe stat. The boiler is running through the night and the radiator on the 2nd zone that room is roasting hot. Any suggestions? The pipe stat is on 40 degrees can this...
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exedon2
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Drain down/flush options for combi return that goes up not down.
Hi All This is following on from thread I made a few days ago but can't seem to find I'm in a bit of a bind with my CH design where I want to sort all of my rads and do some other bits including fitting a filter but I'm stumped on how to drain down due to how the system is put together...
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pipeit
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Boiler decision - Worcester v Baxi
Hi. I’m new here and due to have a new boiler fitted. Does anyone have recommendations or thoughts on either the Worcester 8000 40KW Combi or the Baxi 40kw Platinum or the Valliant EcoTec Plus 838. The Worcester is the most costly but I’m happy to pay more if it means a better boiler (long term...
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Chuck
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MilkyBadger
Why Does Vaillant EcoTec 832 Boiler Only Heat in Chimney Sweep Mode?
Hello everyone, I'm facing an issue with my Vaillant EcoTec 832 boiler and would greatly appreciate your expert advice. The Problem: Heating Not Working Normally. When I turn on the heating, it doesn’t start. However, I still receive hot water, suggesting the boiler does work in some...
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MilkyBadger
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MarkWillGreen
Add underfloor to S-plan - S-plan+? closely spaced tees? new boiler?
Hi All, Looking for a bit of advice on the best way to pipe this. - 24kW Worcester regular boiler in kitchen, approx. 9 years old - unvented tank, zone vavles, pump, expansion is on first floor in airing cupboard - Currently piped as S-plan. - Hive controls. - Would like to fit 6-zone...
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Diverter Valve / No Heating Help
Hi,

 Our heating stopped working today. We've got a Veissmann boiler that's under a year old, and an older Megaflow cylinder, and two diverter valves (all about 10 years old). We also use a Hive thermostat.

 When I boost the hot water with Hive, the receiver near the boiler shows it's...
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exedon2
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Why are my radiators not all coming on, some barely heating up etc
Hello, So we have a two year old boiler and have cleaned / flushed the system twice recently but not all radiators will heat at the same time. All radiators have the ability to heat when the others are isolated so not likely the TRV. have been attempting to balance but seems like maybe not...
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Gasmk1
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Permanent rad removal?
Is there anything in the regs that I’m unaware off to stop us from removing a radiator permanently?? Silly question no doubt. When removing new build rads, that are obviously piped in plastic, are you just cap ending them and pushing them in the wall or going back to a fitting in the floor...
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macka09
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alternate straight through CH return valve for combi
I'm in a bit of a bind with a current CH install where I need to install a filter prior to a flush but no where to install My issue is the return on the combi (ideal 35) runs directly behind the boiler then up through the ceiling so I have no clearance to even attempt to snake it out to fit a...
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pipeit
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22mm Gas Feed for 35kw boiler - How do I know this is big enough?
Hi folks, i've just moved into a property last month and begun to take note of things that may need attention. One of which is the feed to a 35kw system boiler appears to be in 22mm flexible steel pipe (tractpipe, or teslaflex or w/e). Distance from the meter is only 4m-5m or so, and I assume...
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Brambles
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Baxi 600 asking for heat
Baxi 600 central heating is set at minimum the radiator symbol on the boiler is flashing. (asking for heat .fan is still running ) this is like this all day is this correct before I call out engineer there are no other controls ie time lock or room stat on system
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Ben-gee
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Heatining water controls
Is there any regulations on standard gas oil boiler programmers ? . I’m thinking to replace one with tp link one gang smart switch. It gives more options for home automation then Google nest
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Obsolete part enquiry
I am in need of a spark generator 60080/002 part number 003939 for a very old Ideal Mexico Super RS40/60 boiler. All of the online retailers indicate obsolete not in stock. Can anyone recommend where I could purchase new or refurbished?
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