Boiler Repair

gas4you

Probably the expansion vessel gone flat, or at worst has perished internally.

If it is just flat then a standard £60 call out and the price of a new PRV should be all that's needed, around £80-£90 in total.

ollski

terra_ferma wrote: »

(I suspect paying customers will be prioritised over those on a pre-paid plan... cynical meQUOTE]

Other way round, if Bg are busy with contract customers they won't take on your repair.

bengasman

terra_ferma wrote: »

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It drips from below, a small copper pipe
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That definitely rules out condensate.

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terra_ferma wrote: »

[FONT=&quot] the instructions say 'if the system regularly requires topping up or repressurising it may be indicative of a leak".
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[FONT=&quot]It may be indicative of a leak? You HAVE a leak.

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terra_ferma wrote: »

[FONT=&quot]An the tap drips hot water, heated by the boiler, hence the logical deduction that they are linked :D
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No, it's not; the boiler pressure has nothing to do with a leaking tap.


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terra_ferma wrote: »

[FONT=&quot] Still want to try and help diagnose the problem? :D:D[/FONT]

Apart from the fact that the last man that worked on the boiler is either clueless or very sloppy, you probably have 3 different problems.
You don't need any odd plumber, but somebody who specialises in repairs.