Repressuring combi-boiler after bleeding radiators with filling loop....?

poppellerant

A couple small tips from myself.

1.  Always keep a large bowl and towel nearby.  I know that you have already been given clear instructions on what to do, but things can go wrong - and when water is involved, a towel is always handy in your other hand in case you get an unexpected drip or squirt.  

2. Look at the screw that you've been told to slowly turn.  The line of the screw follows the direction of the water flow - so if you look it it is currently in the horizontal position, almost as if to symbolise that it's blocking the pipe.  It's a good idea to remember this, as it will help reassure you that the screw is definitely either in the off or on position.

I hope the above is of use to you and good luck for tonight, although I have no doubt things will go swimmingly - hopefully not literally though!

General_query

Drum roll please........
I did it, thanks to everyone who helped on here, cheers! 
Only had to turn the screwdriver a tiny bit and ever so slowly (like I was in a game in The Cube on ITV!) and the water gurgled in.
With filling loop attached (before turning it!)

And pressure / bar afterwards (having removed filling loop and turning screw back to horizontal position!). Didn't want to take it any higher, just in case.


Turned boiler back on and have left bowl underneath, touch wood.
Assume it'll be ready to use in around 30 minutes! Only cost to do it myself was the £10 filling loop and £x.xx for the curved locking pliers from Screwfix.
Thanks so much everyone, you've helped me and reassured me no end. This is a great internet forum

General_query

.... where £x.xx should have been £3.49 

Jeepers_Creepers

Excellent result

Now ideally remove the hose and replace the cap. Someone linked to a cap for the other end too - worth getting.

Not essential to do this - just 'best practice'. I mean, you are officially a 'pro' now...

neilmcl

Jeepers_Creepers said:

Excellent result

Now ideally remove the hose and replace the cap. Someone linked to a cap for the other end too - worth getting.

Not essential to do this - just 'best practice'. I mean, you are officially a 'pro' now...

If the OP missed it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pegler-Prestex-552004-Capping-Off-Kit-For-Filling-Loop-15mm/333364044056

southcoastrgi

Just leave the hose connected 

Alanp

Well done, 

General_query

Hi again, just a quickie. Never had to use our stop tap before, but is it meant to be fully open/on or only half way turned? Apart from the fact it was pretty much seized up, not sure whether I should fully turn it / open it, or is it only meant to be half on / open? 

neilmcl

Never have it fully open as it may seize, just open it up enough for the required pressure.

General_query

neilmcl said:

Never have it fully open as it may seize, just open it up enough for the required pressure.

Err, how do I know what the required pressure is? Time for a new forum thread?! Shower pressure is awful, and it drips underneath when running it. Electrics and water scare the life outta me, I'm not touching that