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boiler leaking water

hi all hope someone can help me, about a week and a half ago we noticed a leak on our condenser boiler (biasi riva), managed to get hold of a friend of a friend (yes, gas safe registered of course) and was told problem is with the diverter valve.

will get the price for the part needed and call me the following day.

over a week later i manage to get hold of the guy, apparently the part is in a kit and this kit is £170 :eek: its not a small job to fix and apparently the boiler isnt an expensive one to start with.

the valve (which is a small black box) has not been removed yet and no time frame has been given as to when this will happen, have been told will find out more and get back to us. what do you guys/girls advise?
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  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    hi all hope someone can help me, about a week and a half ago we noticed a leak on our condenser boiler (biasi riva), managed to get hold of a friend of a friend (yes, gas safe registered of course) and was told problem is with the diverter valve.

    will get the price for the part needed and call me the following day.

    over a week later i manage to get hold of the guy, apparently the part is in a kit and this kit is £170 :eek: its not a small job to fix and apparently the boiler isnt an expensive one to start with.

    the valve (which is a small black box) has not been removed yet and no time frame has been given as to when this will happen, have been told will find out more and get back to us. what do you guys/girls advise?

    Very cheap boiler, usually installed by DIYers, stingy landlords or dirt cheap 'RGIs'.
    Which specific model of Biasi Riva as there are several?

    Canucklehead
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • split_second
    split_second Posts: 2,761 Forumite
    m90e 24s

    thanks :)
    Who remembers when X Factor was just Roman suncream?
  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    m90e 24s

    thanks :)

    Get a second opinion from a RGI recommended to you by a source you trust. The latest incarnation of this boiler can be purchased for less than £600 (though I wouldn't recommend it:eek:)

    Canucklehead
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • garethgas
    garethgas Posts: 2,477 Forumite
    You have been reading.....another magnificent post by garethgas :beer:
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