Urgent advice needed about hot water

[Masood]

I checked that there was no leak from both valves which connect to the filling loop would it be safe to remove it from the two valves or must that silver braid stay in place."Remove the braided hose (the U-shaped silver pipe that sits between the two valves)". When I disconnected it at first there was a little water sitting in the pipe not much but I drained it out.

As long as neither of the valves are dripping, it's best to leave the braided hose off. If either of them is dripping, it needs to be replaced.

 

[BobbyJoe]

Thank you I will take off the braided hose as nothing is leaking or dripping. Out of general interest what is the purpose of the braided hose, why was it in there in the first place and what's the difference when removed?

Thanks

 

[Masood]

Thank you I will take off the braided hose as nothing is leaking or dripping. Out of general interest what is the purpose of the braided hose, why was it in there in the first place and what's the difference when removed?

Thanks

It's there to allow the system to be filled or topped up. Most people are lazy and leave it there, but water regs stipulate that it should be removed when not filling or topping up the system.

 

[BobbyJoe]

I have now removed the filling loop (braided hose) how does that look and is it perfectly safe as I didn't touch the valves they are in the same position as yesterday, thanks.

 

[Masood]

That's fine BobbyJoe. Do let us know whether your skin clears up! Good luck!

 

[BobbyJoe]

Thanks and I will keep you all updated :yesnod:

 

[acecharly]

Have you changed your washing powder at all? I know lots of people whove had bad reactions with some types...just a suggestion as I cant see this is boiler related. If its a combi your domestic hot water is allways fresh and not out of a tank.

 

[BobbyJoe]

Hi could someone tell me which is the correct way the Heating return connection and Heating flow connection should be turned according to the picture because both of these black valves are movable (they move to the right) and I want to make sure they are in the right position thanks

 

[Gasmk1]

bobby joe stop looking fro problems where there isnt one, if the tap handles are inline with the pipe they are on if the are across they are off leave them as they are they are correct

 

[joni os]

Hi could someone tell me which is the correct way the Heating return connection and Heating flow connection should be turned according to the picture because both of these black valves are movable (they move to the right) and I want to make sure they are in the right position thanks View attachment 27951View attachment 27952

Quarter turn anti clockwise open, (Levers in line of pipe). Quarter turn clockwise closed,(levers across line of pipe).
Levers in photo appear to be in open position.