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There are calculations that your installer will be able to make based on your room specification and he or she will be able to recommend the correct size radiator. It’s not good enough to simply guess the size when a simple calculation taking a few minutes will give you an exact size.

home > manufactures list > Heating Domestic & Commercial > Industrial Sundries > Gas Meter Accessories If you’re considering going up into the loft and adding an ensuite bedroom or extending to the side of the house in the near future, then you should consider a bigger boiler than your current demands dictate. There are lots of things to consider when choosing an installer to fit a brand new boiler. I hope to guide you through the process from start to finish. This is quite a difficult task, describing in words what I do every single day, but I’m going to give it a real go. It’s quite a long read, but bear with me, it’s worth it. Apart from being a legal requirement under Building Regulations, a system cleanse is important to ensure the manufacturer’s guarantee remains valid. If you think of it in terms of buying a new car, it’s unlikely you would use the oil from your old car to run your new engine. Debris, rust, and other contaminants can damage your new boiler and reduce its efficiency. The Boiler Plus initiative was launched in April 2018 by Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. The standard means that it is an explicit requirement for a timer and a room thermostat to be fitted when having a new gas or oil boiler installed in England.

7. Upgrading your pipework – gas and water pipework

Once you’ve got your 3 quotes you need to take a detailed look at them, comparing which one offers you the most value. For the sake of transparency, quotes should be broken down in as much detail as possible. Parts and labour should be listed individually so you can compare what you’re getting charged. YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. All boiler manufacturers state in their installation manuals that a central heating system should be fully cleaned and flushed out before installing a new boiler. None of them, to my knowledge, ask for a power flush as a mandatory requirement. If you’re part of a low-income family and your boiler is more than 8 years old (which is considered inefficient) then you will qualify. If you want to size up your own radiator then you’ll need this BTU calculator, and the height, width, and length of the room, as well as the type of glazing in the room. 12. Power flushing your system or flushing your system

Thermostatic radiators valves (TRV’s), whilst not a legal requirement when having a new boiler replaced, are a great idea. They work by sensing the air temperature next to the radiator and turning the flow of hot water to the radiator either on or off. Interestingly, they don’t actually work like a tap where you can restrict the hot water flow and slow it down. So there’s no proportional control and this is often misunderstood by the general public. If the difference between these two readings is more than 1mb (one millibar) then the pipework is undersized and potentially dangerous – and so should be upgraded. Take a look at this interesting Money Saving Expert thread on the subject. Return to the gauge, if there is no movement outside of the 20 - 21 Millibar range then it is gas tight. This is great and means there seems to be no leaks or issues. Step Six:

2. Finding an installer – getting 3 quotes

Do you have a Power of Attorney? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how this crucial protection works, why it's more important than a will, and how to get one in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. Martin Lewis: Do you have a Power of Attorney? It’s crucial protection – not just for the elderly – and more important than a will You can easily test whether your central heating system has any corrosion inhibitor added to it. Either buy this kit online and follow the instructions in this video or do it yourself at home. Collect a small amount of water from the bleed valve from your radiator. Add a steel nail and a copper coin to the water and leave it for a week. If the nail starts to corrode, the same corrosion will be taking place on the inside of your central heating system. It’s probably why your water isn’t as hot as it should be or why your radiators have cold spots. Which magnetic filter is best?

If a system is pre-treated with chemicals to soften the sludge and dissolve any limescale build up, then simply draining the system down and flushing through with water at normal pressure is all that is needed. Building Regulations also state that a system should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed out before a new boiler is installed. Why a system cleanse is vital The final step before removing your test gauge will be opening the emergency control valve fully. This is to identify the standing pressure. Do this slowly but open the valve all the way. Sam identifies a standing pressure of 24.5 Millibar. Once you’ve agreed on an installer you might be asked to sign terms and conditions that detail work to be done and the price you’ll be charged inclusive of VAT. It is important that you do not hand over any money until the work has been completed and you are happy with everything and know how your boiler and boiler controls work.Good God its here already. You guys dont mess about do you..Thank you for helping me provide a fast response to clients. The installer will recommend his own choice of magnetic filter. 9. Adding thermostatic radiator valves YouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface. If you have a regular or system boiler (i.e. a boiler that also uses a cylinder, hot water tank, expansion tank in the loft) and want to convert to a new condensing and efficient combi boiler then additional pipework modifications will need to be made. Often the hot water tank is in the landing cupboard or bathroom or other inconvenient place and you might want it out of the way. Rerouting new pipework can add considerable expense as well. Beware of companies taking shortcuts, or indeed, charging more for lifting carpets and floorboards. Also note, there are strict rules regarding how pipework is laid in joists and how far you can cut into them. There is a maximum size the ‘notch’ can be cut in a joist and care should be taken. All pipework should be laid or clipped properly and to current standards, not left hanging loose. Resiting a boiler

Now in this example we are using a household cooker to demonstrate this topic. On a cooker you should be testing the three biggest rings, so the next step is to light those up on the cooker itself. All other appliances will have their maximum rate determined by the manufacturer. If your boiler breaks down and you need to fork out for a replacement, you might be able to save money by claiming some sort of grant, or even getting it free – if you’re eligible that is. How to work out how long a company has been Gas Safe registered by their number? Here are some rough estimates of how long a company has been registered, it’s hard to know exactly without asking: Estimated time registered with Gas Safe. Gas Safe ID number If you’ve got a system boiler and now want to opt for a more efficient combi boiler you might want to free up some space in your loft or airing cupboard. You might consider having the new boiler fitted in a garage or spare bedroom; sometimes the location you decide (e.g. near the gas meter) can save you money. Whichever installation you require, always ensure you are happy with the route the pipework will take and how it will look aesthetically. Running gas pipework on the outside of a house doesn’t look good and we don’t advocate the practice – it is lazy and it just doesn’t look good. Gas pipework passing through a wall

Asking a lot of questions can inspire confidence in the engineer depending on their actions and answers and it’s a good way to gauge competence. If you’re unsure which way new pipework will be routed then ask! Analysing your quotes Does it work? Yes, pretty well. Sludge is ferrous in nature (meaning it contains iron) and so it can be trapped by a powerful magnet. However, sludge can also occur from non-ferrous metals such as copper, zinc or aluminium components, and because this is non-ferrous, the magnet will not catch these particles.