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Registering the boiler is a must. It lets the manufacturer know when the boiler was installed and who installed it and whether it was installed legally. The installation date will also let the manufacturer know when the guarantee period starts.

Now in this example we are using a household cooker to demonstrate this topic. On a cooker you should be testing the three biggest rings, so the next step is to light those up on the cooker itself. All other appliances will have their maximum rate determined by the manufacturer. Good God its here already. You guys dont mess about do you..Thank you for helping me provide a fast response to clients. It’s worth noting that a budget boiler is, in our opinion, a false economy. If you consider the difference between the total installation price of a budget boiler is only a few hundred pounds cheaper than the total installation price of a premium boiler then it doesn’t make sense for a few reasons. We’ve been to properties in the past where, for example, other installers have quoted the customer for the installation of a Worcester 42CDi which gives 17.4 litres of hot water per minute. We measured the customers flow rate at only 13 litres per minute. This boiler would have been overkill for this property and a waste of the customer’s money.

Do you have a Power of Attorney? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how this crucial protection works, why it's more important than a will, and how to get one in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. There’s something called the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) scheme which is run by the government. Under this scheme, some homeowners and private tenants are eligible to have their inefficient boilers replaced either completely free or have the cost heavily subsidised. Introducing the PlumbShark: A Premium, Patent-Pending 10-in-1 Plumbing Multi-tool Keyring, Expertly Designed for UK Plumbers, Heating Engineers & DIY Enthusiasts. If you live on top of a hill or far away from a reservoir or supply then you’re more likely to have issues with you’re pressure. The average house will have a static pressure of 3 bar or so. Some domestic homes can have as high as 5 or 6 bars of pressure. Flow rate from your tap NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternativesTo counteract this, your installer should dose your system with a corrosion inhibitor. This is usually done once towards the end of the installation. This stops the inside of your system corroding and, on older systems, negates the needs for a magnetic filter. Why do I need a magnetic filter on a combi boiler?

You should aim for 3 quotes from 3 different reputable companies. This is more than adequate to get a good idea of what you want and also give you a chance to ask any questions you may have. Bear in mind that every single installation is different and you’ll need tailored advice which is individual to your property. If you’re thinking of having TRV’s fitted then it’s best to have them fitted at the same time as having the boiler fitted. Otherwise, at a later date, you’ll pay for the system to be drained down a second time and you’ll have to pay for corrosion inhibitor a second time. 10. Adding a room thermostat

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Once you’ve got your 3 quotes you need to take a detailed look at them, comparing which one offers you the most value. For the sake of transparency, quotes should be broken down in as much detail as possible. Parts and labour should be listed individually so you can compare what you’re getting charged. The heat exchanger, one of the main components of the boiler, can become clogged and restricted which could mean poor circulation, poor heat transference, a noisy boiler and a higher risk of a boiler breakdown. The pump can also get filled with debris affecting its performance. This test is then repeated but with the manometer attached to the boiler inlet test point. A working pressure for the boiler (at the boiler) will then be displayed on the manometer. There are some exceptions where a condensing boiler will work perfectly fine with a 15mm copper gas supply pipe. However, they are few and far between. If your boiler is very close to the gas meter and you don’t have other gas appliances in the property then it could be possible to have a working, safe boiler running on 15mm copper gas supply pipe. Now it is time for the Tightness Test itself. Again, slowly release the emergency control valve and allow for the pressure in the gauge to reach between 20 - 21 Millibar. Then let that run for another 1-minute temperature stabilisation period.

Not all of the points will be relevant to your particular installation but this guide will at least give you an idea of what to expect from your new boiler installation and what to expect from an installer coming to your house. Thermostatic radiators valves (TRV’s), whilst not a legal requirement when having a new boiler replaced, are a great idea. They work by sensing the air temperature next to the radiator and turning the flow of hot water to the radiator either on or off. Interestingly, they don’t actually work like a tap where you can restrict the hot water flow and slow it down. So there’s no proportional control and this is often misunderstood by the general public. Feeding new pipework to the new boiler can also take time. It is preferable, but not always possible or cost effective, to hide pipework away under floorboards. Rerouting new pipework can add considerable expense as well. Beware of companies taking shortcuts, or indeed, charging more for lifting carpets and floorboards. Also note, there are strict rules regarding how pipework is laid in joists and how far you can cut into them. There is a maximum size the ‘notch’ can be cut in a joist and care should be taken. All pipework should be laid or clipped properly and to current standards, not left hanging loose. Resiting a boilerThe layout of your current system and whether you want to keep it the same or upgrade to a different system will have a huge effect on the final cost of the work. Upgrading your system