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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 3, 2020 15:55:13 GMT
Hello all A bit of plumbing today with my mate. Boiler & unvented going in loft. All looking good Cheers all      |
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Post by battle1066 on Oct 3, 2020 18:34:54 GMT
That loft area must have good access for that size cylinder Rocky?
I'm suprised you not putting an additional floor support structure in?
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 3, 2020 18:56:32 GMT
That loft area must have good access for that size cylinder Rocky? I'm suprised you not putting an additional floor support structure in? It’s a 180l It’s on a bit where there are 3 joists together. It just about fitted. Anything bigger & there was no chance. A slimline was too tall & horizontal was £300 more. |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 3, 2020 18:57:59 GMT
The loft hatch was 565mm when the 25mm surrounding was removed. I think the cylinder is 550mm
It was tight
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Post by tomplum on Oct 3, 2020 20:18:28 GMT
thats very neat work rocky, well done you,  |
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Post by endfeed on Oct 3, 2020 20:42:58 GMT
Quality that rocky 👍👍👍 love to see pulled bends👍👍👍
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 4, 2020 8:25:21 GMT
Now I know you’re just waiting for my valued observations Rocky & as an artisan of 46 years in the Trade, you’ll hang on my every word!!
The Circulation Pump should be turned 90degrees, it’s on it’s back & will trap air. Nice Pump Valves though💋
These Auto Air Valves, while helpful at purging air, will give problems in later years - always best to fit manual ones.
Lots of boiler manufacturers now fit a wee hose on their AAVs, because they leak so frequently.
While the pipework is very neat & tidy. There’s more elbows than Gazza in the Penalty Box, we need more 90degree bends.
****I stand corrected Rocky, I now see the Talon Spacers*****
But the biggest problem is the Boiler, who the fuck picked a Whooshitter Botch Boiler, OMG they’re fucking crap, aye overpriced crap!!
So, after some considerable debate with the voices in my head, I can only award a 6 out of 10.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 4, 2020 8:35:01 GMT
Now I know you’re just waiting for my valued observations Rocky & as an artisan of 46 years in the Trade, you’ll hang on my every word!! The Circulation Pump should be turned 90degrees, it’s on it’s back & will trap air. Nice Pump Valves though💋 These Auto Air Valves, while helpful at purging air, will give problems in later years - always best to fit manual ones. Lots of boiler manufacturers now fit a wee hose on their AAVs, because they leak so frequently. While the pipework is very neat & tidy. There’s more elbows than Gazza in the Penalty Box, we need more 90degree bends. Without spacers on your Talon clips, you’ll be limited to the size of pipe insulation you can use. But the biggest problem is the Boiler, who the fuck picked a Whooshitter Botch Boiler, OMG they’re fucking crap, aye overpriced crap!! So, after some considerable debate with the voices in my head, I can only award a 6 out of 10. Lol Thx |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 4, 2020 8:40:09 GMT
thats very neat work rocky, well done you, I can’t take credit for it My mate is excellent at pipework |
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Post by woodbine66 on Oct 4, 2020 16:55:26 GMT
Agree with Dick's last point. Nice job - shame about the boiler.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 4, 2020 17:35:51 GMT
Agree with Dick's last point. Nice job - shame about the boiler. Had a WB boiler for 17 years Broken twice I’m a fan |
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Post by DIYDafty on Oct 4, 2020 18:08:55 GMT
Could it be the older Worcester boilers were made better? I've no idea just asking the question.
My ideal rd1 3100 has been going since last century. The only thing that ever went wrong with it was the thermistor which I got for a few quid off ebay. Tom advised me not to change it unless it totally packs up as it is a reliable boiler so I won't. The only guy to ever service it some years ago slightly embarrassed said "....to be honest theres not much to be done servicing these...just clean 'em up a bit and check 'em..." so I've not had it serviced since. Also passed a landlord safety test (as thinking of letting out) a couple of months ago no problem.
Do the WB just have too much plastic bits in them ? Why do they go wrong?
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 4, 2020 18:20:51 GMT
Could it be the older Worcester boilers were made better? I've no idea just asking the question. My ideal rd1 3100 has been going since last century. The only thing that ever went wrong with it was the thermistor which I got for a few quid off ebay. Tom advised me not to change it unless it totally packs up as it is a reliable boiler so I won't. The only guy to ever service it some years ago slightly embarrassed said "....to be honest theres not much to be done servicing these...just clean 'em up a bit and check 'em..." so I've not had it serviced since. Also passed a landlord safety test (as thinking of letting out) a couple of months ago no problem. Do the WB just have too much plastic bits in them ? Why do they go wrong? I think they’re as good as you can get People say whatever they like Some people would say glow worm are number 1. |
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Post by glowbug on Oct 4, 2020 18:38:28 GMT
Now I know you’re just waiting for my valued observations Rocky & as an artisan of 46 years in the Trade, you’ll hang on my every word!! The Circulation Pump should be turned 90degrees, it’s on it’s back & will trap air. Nice Pump Valves though💋 These Auto Air Valves, while helpful at purging air, will give problems in later years - always best to fit manual ones. Lots of boiler manufacturers now fit a wee hose on their AAVs, because they leak so frequently. While the pipework is very neat & tidy. There’s more elbows than Gazza in the Penalty Box, we need more 90degree bends. ****I stand corrected Rocky, I now see the Talon Spacers*****But the biggest problem is the Boiler, who the fuck picked a Whooshitter Botch Boiler, OMG they’re fucking crap, aye overpriced crap!! So, after some considerable debate with the voices in my head, I can only award a 6 out of 10. The hoses are put on the aav to Prevent build up Of hydrogen gas dp Inside the cover, otherwise it would be called an overflow👻 |
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 5, 2020 5:10:29 GMT
Now I know you’re just waiting for my valued observations Rocky & as an artisan of 46 years in the Trade, you’ll hang on my every word!! The Circulation Pump should be turned 90degrees, it’s on it’s back & will trap air. Nice Pump Valves though💋 These Auto Air Valves, while helpful at purging air, will give problems in later years - always best to fit manual ones. Lots of boiler manufacturers now fit a wee hose on their AAVs, because they leak so frequently. While the pipework is very neat & tidy. There’s more elbows than Gazza in the Penalty Box, we need more 90degree bends. ****I stand corrected Rocky, I now see the Talon Spacers*****But the biggest problem is the Boiler, who the fuck picked a Whooshitter Botch Boiler, OMG they’re fucking crap, aye overpriced crap!! So, after some considerable debate with the voices in my head, I can only award a 6 out of 10. The hoses are put on the aav to Prevent build up Of hydrogen gas dp Inside the cover, otherwise it would be called an overflow👻 Could be GW, but if there’s a lot of hydrogen in a system water, it’s not in good nick! WB boilers are the worst piles of plastic shite! When you consider you’re paying double the price of a good boiler, their composite gets brittle & breaks easily. Their designs are done by a 5 year old, a complete cunt to work on & you get cut to threads on the unfinished edges. Of all the manufacturers boilers I’ve worked on, they’re without question the worst. Guys say, oh, the spares are cheap. FFS if it was a reliable appliance, it would never break down!!! They’re fucking shite!! |
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