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Idiot repressurising combi boiler question!
shegirl
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Feel free to laugh at me:D
My boiler needs repressurising (got the annoying E119 code last night) so,after seeing it done loads of times went to do it myself this morning so I could have a shower.
Could only turn one thingy on the refilling loop and that lead to water coming out (I'm trying to refill the system not the cupboard:rotfl:)
So,are you meant to turn the other side first:o or is the water coming out on the end I could open something dodgy?:o
I imagine it's the first,but before I call someone out to do it for me,I want to make sure I look as little a wally as possible:D:rotfl:
My boiler needs repressurising (got the annoying E119 code last night) so,after seeing it done loads of times went to do it myself this morning so I could have a shower.
Could only turn one thingy on the refilling loop and that lead to water coming out (I'm trying to refill the system not the cupboard:rotfl:)
So,are you meant to turn the other side first:o or is the water coming out on the end I could open something dodgy?:o
I imagine it's the first,but before I call someone out to do it for me,I want to make sure I look as little a wally as possible:D:rotfl:
If women are birds and freedom is flight are trapped women Dodos?
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Make / model? Not the famous DuoTec is it?
As thats a Baxi if you go to the Heatteam site you'll find a downloadable "how to" pdf. Might save a long thread.
As you have an external filling loop it should have a valve at either end which is what I suspect you have from your description. The loose end (for what of a better expression) should be connected to the boiler before attempting to repressurise and then disconnected afterwards. Open the source end tap first then the tap at the boiler.
But you need to find out why its lost pressure. Your "annoying E119 code" statement suggests this is not the first time. Are you sure the problem doesn't lie with the expansion vessel?. Have you overpressurised at some stage so that the PRV lifted, dumped it all out in the yard and then failed to reseat properly leading to a continuos leak?
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
Make / model? Not the famous DuoTec is it?
As thats a Baxi if you go to the Heatteam site you'll find a downloadable "how to" pdf. Might save a long thread.
As you have an external filling loop it should have a valve at either end which is what I suspect you have from your description. The loose end (for what of a better expression) should be connected to the boiler before attempting to repressurise and then disconnected afterwards. Open the source end tap first then the tap at the boiler.
But you need to find out why its lost pressure. Your "annoying E119 code" statement suggests this is not the first time. Are you sure the problem doesn't lie with the expansion vessel?. Have you overpressurised at some stage so that the PRV lifted, dumped it all out in the yard and then failed to reseat properly leading to a continuos leak?
Cheers
It is a Baxi Duotech!28 HE
Had the E119 about 3 times in the past 9 months I think,had it for almost 5 years now and it's only been the last year.It's never been over pressurised as far as I'm aware -usually call someone out to do it:o
Both ends are constantly connected to the copper pipes.I couldn't turn the valve on the left and the one on the right leaked water out of itself when I turned it:rotfl:
Better call someone to do it for me:DIf women are birds and freedom is flight are trapped women Dodos?0 -
Dont give up - this is MSE afterall!
Can you take a photo of it and then we can guide you through the process...
RussPerfection takes time: don't expect miracles in a day0 -
Dont give up - this is MSE afterall!
Can you take a photo of it and then we can guide you through the process...
Russ
Already made the call:o Thanks though
I don't think it helps that I couldn't turn one of the valves (have loads of posi drives but no flat heads screwdrivers in one piece so used a knife and it really won't turn that one)If women are birds and freedom is flight are trapped women Dodos?0 -
Just make sure he/she explains to you how to do it for future reference... even take notes if necessary.
Just last week I did the very same for someone and she's now fully clued up on how to do it for herself in future. My loss - but a happy customer!
RussPerfection takes time: don't expect miracles in a day0 -
Just make sure he/she explains to you how to do it for future reference... even take notes if necessary.
Just last week I did the very same for someone and she's now fully clued up on how to do it for herself in future. My loss - but a happy customer!
Russ
Will do Thanks If women are birds and freedom is flight are trapped women Dodos?0 -
Will do Thanks
the reason for the drop in water psressure is sometines down to the expansion tank
i dint believe it till i saw it but they put a hand/foot pump around back of the boiler and put 1 bar in i think
thats why u may keep getting the drop in pressure my plumber gas man said every few years this needs doing but isnt widely known
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Now I do feel like an idiot:rotfl: There was already someone in the area so he's just been.
Only had to turn the one I was turning as the other valve was already open (guy can't have closed it last time).2 seconds and I now have hot water again:T
:o:o If women are birds and freedom is flight are trapped women Dodos?0 -
Thought you said you had water coming out?!?!? (filling cupboard?)
Anyway - please tell me you didn't get charged for this?!
RussPerfection takes time: don't expect miracles in a day0 -
Thought you said you had water coming out?!?!? (filling cupboard?)
Anyway - please tell me you didn't get charged for this?!
Russ
I did have water coming out of the valve I turned :-S He seemed fine with that though.The other end he said was already open?i don't know lol
No I didn't,thankfully He did laugh a bit though! If women are birds and freedom is flight are trapped women Dodos?0
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