presta
Legendary Member
The regulations require that there's a stat that switches the boiler off when all the TRVs are satisfied.
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The regulations require that there's a stat that switches the boiler off when all the TRVs are satisfied.
Some older systems don’t have one, they just have individual radiator stats
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
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- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
It's an easier decision when replacing the main heat source, it is true, but I'd argue it's worth it otherwise. Modern working controls really are that good.
I thought you previously posted that you only switched the heating on for a few hours a day. I don't call that working properly. Working properly is setting the thermostatic controls and mostly just leaving it to hold the desired temperature(s).
presta
Legendary Member
Yes, my old system was one of them, that's why I was investigating the legality of leaving it out when I had the new boiler.
raleighnut
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We have one rad that doesn't have a TRV on it to protect the boiler
presta
Legendary Member
My old system was like that, but it's not needed any more, boilers now have a bypass valve built in.
raleighnut
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- One of the 'Elite'
Ours was changed about 14 years ago to up in the attic and then replaced with another Bosch Worcester about 3 years back (parts would have been nearly as expensive as a new boiler with labour on top) it was also swapped for a less powerful boiler 25 wotsits as opposed to 30. You're lucky to get 10 years out of a boiler these days not like our old back boiler which a British Gas engineer said " these never go wrong, it'll outlast you but Maz was set on getting rid and fitting a Woodburner in the fireplace due to her ex-husband painting it with horrible dark brown varnish
I've a Grant ASHP system in my flat and I just leave the thermostat set to 18C. It's been on a few times in the past weeks I think but it costs so little to run, I just leave it to do it's thing.
Unusually for me as someone who likes to know how things work, I know basically nothing about it as it hasn't really needed any input from me.
Unusually for me as someone who likes to know how things work, I know basically nothing about it as it hasn't really needed any input from me.
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
It just seems a lot of hassle, because you don't just need to install the actual controls, but also motorised valves to control the flow of water, which is a lot of disruption, when the TRVs do a reasonable job.
Yes, it is on a timer.
I'm 66 and have never known a system that wasn't run on a timer, so to me that is working properly.
Thanks - I'd welcome a recommendation!
Yep, ours is on.
An annual, late summer, task for me is to clean and service the boiler. It's not a task that I would normally feel confident about doing but needs must. It's a long story so I'll shorten it.
The plumbers that installed the boiler (a wood pellet burner) went bung and there is no other (local) plumber that I'd trust to do it. I spoke with the manufacturer's local rep and asked for recommended plumbers and they were less than forthcoming - so I took the hint. Fortunately, I'd watched - and chatted with - the installing plumber as he did a couple of services (before they went bung), so I kinda knew what was happening. I genuinely wasn't checking up on him, I'm just interested in that sort of stuff, a basic mechanical mind. And he, to his credit, let me ask questions and became more-or-less a tutor. So I felt prepped, albeit unintentionally.
First time, 2 years ago, I gave myself a full day to do a job that took him around 3 hours. But time is something I have. This year, it took me around 4 hours. I'm going to add an extra step next year but again I set no time pressure. I'm sort of looking forward to it.
An annual, late summer, task for me is to clean and service the boiler. It's not a task that I would normally feel confident about doing but needs must. It's a long story so I'll shorten it.
The plumbers that installed the boiler (a wood pellet burner) went bung and there is no other (local) plumber that I'd trust to do it. I spoke with the manufacturer's local rep and asked for recommended plumbers and they were less than forthcoming - so I took the hint. Fortunately, I'd watched - and chatted with - the installing plumber as he did a couple of services (before they went bung), so I kinda knew what was happening. I genuinely wasn't checking up on him, I'm just interested in that sort of stuff, a basic mechanical mind. And he, to his credit, let me ask questions and became more-or-less a tutor. So I felt prepped, albeit unintentionally.
First time, 2 years ago, I gave myself a full day to do a job that took him around 3 hours. But time is something I have. This year, it took me around 4 hours. I'm going to add an extra step next year but again I set no time pressure. I'm sort of looking forward to it.
Drago
Legendary Member
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- Suburban Poshshire
An overnight frost here but heating still not on. The house is very energy efficient so whike the days remain mild itll remain warm enough indoors overnight.
Does bung mean bust - as in closed down?
Yep. My native vocab sometimes creeps in without me knowing... that's my excuse anyway!
PaulSB
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- Chorley, Lancashire
Yep, this morning.
