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Post by endfeed on Oct 7, 2016 22:41:33 GMT
Any good plumbing tips/tricks to share. Ill kick it off with swiching off flow and return off under combi to make a vacuum to change rad valves. Ive also cut into pipes this way and get about a litre of water come out them vacuum made. The down side is if the iso under combi are old they can start leaking...😨
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 15:38:20 GMT
I just depressurize the system mate and swap them over as long as you're fairly quick alls good. Always make sure to ask the kettle is full before you turn the water off. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by endfeed on Oct 8, 2016 15:46:19 GMT
Got any more plum tricks mate??
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 8, 2016 16:40:09 GMT
No, but I'm very interested in any & all tips that work.
So, you go to a job & turn the ISO off & it leaks. Is there a fix I'm missing? I know Tom said turn it the other way.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 16:45:48 GMT
No, but I'm very interested in any & all tips that work. So, you go to a job & turn the ISO off & it leaks. Is there a fix I'm missing? I know Tom said turn it the other way. Always make sure you know where all the shut off's are rocky some of them old iso's will spit the middle out at you.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 16:50:29 GMT
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 8, 2016 17:00:57 GMT
Well done Tom & PB
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 8, 2016 19:21:46 GMT
To remove a small radiator;
Don't need to drain the radiator, shut the rad valves, disconnect the 'union' 15mm nut, fit a 15mm cap & tighten. Do the same on the other side. Lift the rad off the wall, take outside & drain.
To drain a ladder type towel rail;
Shut the rad valves, remove the air valve, stick a hose into the TR & siphon the water out.
Quick combi swop;
Open the PRV on the old boiler, drop the pressure, shut the F&R old valves. Fit the magnaclean type filter & valves to the return, shut the magnaclean valve, cut/disconnect the the Flow & fit a 22mm full flow lever valve IF you get too much water coming up the pipe.
Connect your F&R to your new boiler & fill the system as normal. Ensure all air is eliminated from the new boiler will ensure no air locks in the existing radiators. Common sense with all H&C connections.
Hows that for starters??
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Post by crowsfoot on Oct 8, 2016 19:33:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 19:35:18 GMT
Couple more good tips.... Don't eat yellow snow and don't piss into the wind. laughing-dog-smiley-emoticon
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Post by tomplum on Oct 8, 2016 19:41:18 GMT
I like that one tappy, Do you mind if i do a video of that, I'll give you the credit naturally,  |
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Post by tomplum on Oct 8, 2016 19:43:53 GMT
Dick,
o drain a ladder type towel rail;
Shut the rad valves, remove the air valve, stick a hose into the TR & siphon the water out.
thats a cracker, mind if i do a video on it, full credits to ' Pullers Pesrls of wisdom productions inc'
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 8, 2016 19:48:53 GMT
Dick, o drain a ladder type towel rail; Shut the rad valves, remove the air valve, stick a hose into the TR & siphon the water out. thats a cracker, mind if i do a video on it, full credits to ' Pullers Pesrls of wisdom productions inc' Please do Tom.....  |
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Post by crowsfoot on Oct 8, 2016 19:50:29 GMT
No prob's tom, look forward to it.
Especially good when encountering the dreaded "billy blue-flush" !!
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 8, 2016 19:55:32 GMT
The more videos the better I say
They're always decent.
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