Heating & Gas Questions

How does an immersion heater refill with water?
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Hi, recently moved into a rental property with a 125L unvented water tank with 2 immersion heaters. No gas boiler. No economy 7. The lower immersion heater is hooked up to a timer switch. From what I understand on google only the lower heater will turn on based on the …

Moving combi boiler in attic
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Hi there, We have an old combi boiler with a back boiler in the spare room. It takes up a lot of space, and is noisy. What are the pros and cons to getting a new combi and moving it up to our attic? Our attic is directly above where …

Labour charge for new part following service?
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I paid for a boiler service which I have done every year. A small part was found to be needed. The engineer came back and fixed it. I was shocked to then receive an invoice for £90 for part and labour. Would it be normal to charge for labour (£40) …

Gas pipe partial upgrade
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I have a 22 mm pipe from my gas meter to my loft my fitter has updated to 28 mm across the loft to the boiler. Does this increase pressure to my boiler or will pressure be the same as it’s still running part way through the 22 mm pipe

How to store radiator removed from wall?
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Have taken my radiator off the wall for re plastering my room. Can you advise me how to store the Rad until work is complete. ie. Upturned, upside down, or vertically on its side.

Moving oil tank?
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I want to move the oil tank in the back garden a few metres. What parts and equipment would I need to be able to do this?

Does the whole gas hob need replacing?
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I own a flat that is managed by an agent. The agent says there was an emergency call last night because the tenant couldn't turn off the gas hob. They have advised that the whole hob needs removing and replacing. I've done some quick reading and it seems that the …

Bypass radiator always hot/ Boiler pump constantly on
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Boiler: Potterton Promax 30 SL S plan/ 1HW/1CH zone valve Our bypass radiator by the HW tank is constantly permanently hot regardless of the radiator valve position. If I turn the valves off, it causes the boiler to go into overheat lockout. I've checked and touched the boiler pump and …

Internal Flue Sealing
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We've just moved into a house with an Ideal Atlantic Combi 24 gas boiler. One of our first moves was to get a smart meter fitted, and the engineer who came to do this immediately slapped a 'Do Not Use' notice on the boiler as the flue hadn't been sealed …

Why are my radiators not working?
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Hello, I have recently moved into a house that hasn’t been used for near enough 12months so the heating hasn’t been on. I’ve bled the radiators and put pressure in the boiler and the heating still isn’t working.. The gas is working though..