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Central heating querie

Can anyone please advise whether it's ok (or possible) to put the central heating on (combi boiler) when your water supply is cut off due to a burst mains in the street ? Is water held in the radiators regardless of what happens elsewhere ?

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  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    Yes. As long as you have water in the system, it will be OK.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    To clarify a little. If there is pressure showing on the gauge, there is water in there.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • Booley
    Booley Posts: 887 Forumite
    Thankyou so much for your help, it's very much appreciated.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    But of course you will have no hot water for now, as that is heated by the combi directly off the main supply.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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