craig
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Post by craig on Feb 16, 2021 16:01:55 GMT
Hi,
Other than getting someone out to try and powerflush my system is there anything that I can try? I have 3 radiators on my system that seem to be blocked.
Thanks,
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Post by tomplum on Feb 16, 2021 16:04:49 GMT
have you tried my way of flushing with cold water ?
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Post by tomplum on Feb 16, 2021 16:06:27 GMT
or maybe balancing the system
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Post by battle1066 on Feb 16, 2021 16:52:38 GMT
If it's got one check the F&E tank in the loft to see if that's got fluid in it - while checking it's level view how much crap is inside the tank.
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Post by woodbine66 on Feb 16, 2021 17:11:53 GMT
Where are the radiators - upstairs or downstairs? If downstairs, it's often a balancing problem as Toms says. First thing try turning all the working rads off and see what happens to the ones that aren't working.
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craig
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Post by craig on Feb 16, 2021 17:16:31 GMT
have you tried my way of flushing with cold water ? Thanks Tom I'll give this a go! Sorry should have said its a Bungalow so all radiators are one one level and have been balanced. |
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Post by tomplum on Feb 16, 2021 17:26:54 GMT
are you on a combi system, tank and cylinder or pressurized system, Welcome to the brew cabin and keep getting back, step by step we will sort it,,,,  |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Feb 16, 2021 17:45:45 GMT
Did you try turning them off & turning on one to see if it works? Then do the sabe to the rest.
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Post by cameron999 on Feb 16, 2021 18:54:16 GMT
What makes you think they are blocked? If they are fully blocked solid a powerflush may not work, best to repipe or replace the rads. Powerflushes are good for partial blockages and cold spots in rads
Is it plastic or copper?
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craig
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Post by craig on Feb 19, 2021 11:53:50 GMT
I've had a plumber look at it but they cant get back to try and fix it for a few weeks. Its plastic pipe, I've taken the radiator off and cleaned that out. I might just get the plumber to run new pipes and put a new radiator on.
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Post by craig on Mar 8, 2021 20:15:46 GMT
So I've managed to get water flowing to the blocked radiator but it still doesn't get very hot.. I've ordered a replacement radiator but I'm wondering while I'm fitting it should/can I replace the 10mm pipe for 15mm or will this potentially cause more problems?
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 9, 2021 7:52:32 GMT
Repipe is possible but can you do it & how much damage will it cause. Everything can usually be charged/fixed for £££
Are you thinking of repipe the whole 10mm system?
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craig
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Post by craig on Mar 9, 2021 10:41:55 GMT
I'm renovating my house and was hoping to change over the 10mm for 15mm as I go. So there will be a period of time where both 10 and 15mm are used.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 9, 2021 16:45:39 GMT
Obviously bigger pipes are less prone to block
I wouldn’t want 8/10mm in my gaff
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