28-04-2020, 09:04 PM
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Re: I need a new CH boiler
If it's owt like my Worcester Bosch d00d there are two screws at the bottom (one on either side) and a clip on the top that must be lifted to allow all the outer casing to slide off forward....Because water always runs down, I suspect that you have only got one leak and it's high up and it's running down on to everything.
I'm probably a bit late on this thread but:- If it was me, and you had to have the boiler replaced I would go for another Worcester Bosch, because all the pipes would be in the same place, and on the same centres. This would make it less expensive and quicker.
Try and find a local fitter who has been recommended, I use a local lad, he fitted my boiler and comes round every year to service it and check it. It doesn't cost the earth, and you are not tied in to a contract.
Forget about electric if you want my opinion. Not nearly as efficient as a good gas boiler, and with all those rads, it gives you somewhere to dry your running kit, or whatever....
Saving the planet is a rich man's hobby, and rich businessmen are the only ones who will make a difference, if they want to; They might report in the media how much money they have contributed to the cause and then drive to the airport in their diesel gobbling 4 litre Range Rover and fly halfway across the world where there factory is situated, where the pollution laws don't apply. You on the other hand, will just make yourself uncomfortable and skint trying to save a planet that is probably a lost cause anyway.
I hope this has helped d00d....
PS: For gas leaks just mix up some washing up liquid and make some suds to splash around the joints in the gas pipes...If it bubbles....Turn off the gas and get somebody out pronto!
28-04-2020, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by oldgreyfox
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saving the planet is a rich man's hobby, and rich businessmen are the only ones who will make a difference, if they want to; they might report in the media how much money they have contributed to the cause and then drive to the airport in their diesel gobbling 4 litre range rover and fly halfway across the world where there factory is situated, where the pollution laws don't apply. You on the other hand, will just make yourself uncomfortable and skint trying to save a planet that is probably a lost cause anyway.
29-04-2020, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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If it's owt like my Worcester Bosch d00d there are two screws at the bottom (one on either side) and a clip on the top that must be lifted to allow all the outer casing to slide off forward....Because water always runs down, I suspect that you have only got one leak and it's high up and it's running down on to everything.
I'm probably a bit late on this thread but:- If it was me, and you had to have the boiler replaced I would go for another Worcester Bosch, because all the pipes would be in the same place, and on the same centres. This would make it less expensive and quicker.
Try and find a local fitter who has been recommended, I use a local lad, he fitted my boiler and comes round every year to service it and check it. It doesn't cost the earth, and you are not tied in to a contract.
Forget about electric if you want my opinion. Not nearly as efficient as a good gas boiler, and with all those rads, it gives you somewhere to dry your running kit, or whatever....
Saving the planet is a rich man's hobby, and rich businessmen are the only ones who will make a difference, if they want to; They might report in the media how much money they have contributed to the cause and then drive to the airport in their diesel gobbling 4 litre Range Rover and fly halfway across the world where there factory is situated, where the pollution laws don't apply. You on the other hand, will just make yourself uncomfortable and skint trying to save a planet that is probably a lost cause anyway.
I hope this has helped d00d....
PS: For gas leaks just mix up some washing up liquid and make some suds to splash around the joints in the gas pipes...If it bubbles....Turn off the gas and get somebody out pronto!
29-04-2020, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by d00d
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Yes, thank you old fox.
29-04-2020, 11:40 PM
96
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Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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Thought that most (modern) boilers have bypass valves which obviate the need for an open rad?!?
29-04-2020, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by galty
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Retired CH fitter.Have never seen so many posts of stupid and ++++++
Would say a villante boiler is the bees knees
30-04-2020, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gasman
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They do indeed, however, good practice will say that you do not need a TRV installed where the room stat is.
30-04-2020, 11:14 AM
99
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Hi guysBeen talking to a neighbour who had a GlowWorm boiler fitted a couple of years ago, she's recommending the bloke who did it.
Any thoughts on GlowWorms? I haven't phoned the guy yet ... he may recommend/specialise in GlowWorms, that's if he's working during virus.
Thanks ...
30-04-2020, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by d00d
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Hi guysBeen talking to a neighbour who had a GlowWorm boiler fitted a couple of years ago, she's recommending the bloke who did it.
Any thoughts on GlowWorms? I haven't phoned the guy yet ... he may recommend/specialise in GlowWorms, that's if he's working during virus.
Thanks ...
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