If your boiler keeps losing pressure and you keep having to top it up via the the filling loop,. However, if your boiler pressure keeps dropping, your system may have a leak. Boiler keeps losing pressure – what pressure should my boiler be? While the correct amount of pressure may vary depending on model and manufacturer, … Read more
While some aspects of plumbing can be tedious, there are some ways to make them a little bit more straightforward. There are also plumbing tips which may not only make a job easier, but potentially save your property from thousands of pounds worth of damage. Here’s a selection of useful plumbing tips we think are … Read more
A Primatic cylinder or a self-priming cylinder, is a type of indirect hot water cylinder in which the water for the central heating is separated from the domestic hot water by an air lock inside the heat exchanger. This is in contrast to standard indirect cylinders, in which the heat exchanger is typically a coil of copper … Read more
A combination boiler, or combi boiler as it is typically known, is a boiler which provides the heat for both the radiators and the hot water outlets in the home. Around 70% of British homes use a combi boiler, making them the most common boiler type in the UK. The key aspect of combi boilers is that … Read more
A Fortic cylinder or Fortic hot water tank; alternatively, a combination cylinder, is a vessel designed for heating and storing hot water. It’s typically made out of copper, with a layer of foam insulation on the outside. What makes a Fortic cylinder unique is that it has its own built-in cold water storage cistern. This … Read more
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