You're a life saver! I accidentally overfilled the pressure and had no idea that I could drain the boiler by the connecting hose. So simple! Most people on here only tell you to bleed the rads.👍
Brilliant thank you. I overfilled by accidentally leaving the refill valve open ever so slightly for about an hour or so. Pressure was at 3 bars. Good think I checked otherwise it would have gone to 4 bars and probably blown up! Anyway, I followed your instructions and now pressure is at 1 5 bar. However, it took ages - literally about 2 hours and it must have been about 50 or more kitchen washing-up size bowls of water - no exaggeration. I kept filling the bowl then emptying it down the toilet then refilling the bowl I thought tbe pressure would never reduce to 1.5 but eventually after about 2 hours it finally did!
yes I was very lucky! I hope I caught it just in time. It seems ok at the moment. Central heating working fine and hot water too. So fingers crossed. Thanks again for your very clear, easy to follow video for non-specialists like me! :)@@dereton33
Just sorted my tote and noticed I've misplaced/lost by flexi braided, filling loop hose. Householders take them off and lose them. I always tell folk to store' em on top of their boiler. Lots of newer boilers have those pre-fitted, preformed copper loop connectors, neatly tucked away directly beneath the boiler case where it's harder to accidentally knock and open them. Again, they're not supposed to leave them on. Some folk take them off aaaaaaaaaaand....... lose them. Ever tried getting a spare preformed copper filling loop for an Ideal Logic on a Sunday afternoon? Like rocking horse poo. Oh, and I always carry spare 10mm fibre washers especially for them.
Thanks for that, is the valve what you open to let the water out ? Because on my pipes the 15mm has a black knobs like yours but, on the 22mm it's one where you use a screwdriver, is it that, that is stuck ?
Love your video... I have a question, I see plenty of videos on how to increase the pressure, I also know how to decrease the pressure but... my boiler keeps increasing in pressure by 0.1bar every 48 hours. Also if I was to try and increase the pressure through the link / fill hose connector it takes about 5 minutes to increase the psi by 0.1 bar. Have you an idea of what is going on. Gloworm Ultracom CX. Cheers.
You must have a faulty infill valve that is not working correctly. Disconnect the filling loop to see if that stops the pressure rising. That is if you have one.
@@dereton33 wow, thank you for such a fast reply. Yes I have a full loop connected all the time. I didn't think it could be that as both valves on either end of the fill loop would have to be faulty. Anyway, I'll take the loop off and see what happens. Again thank you so much.
@@camping_guru_uk Seems we have a very similar boiler but a identical issue. Our plumber found expansion vessel to be faulty but has fixed this but problem persists. He said filling loop isn't causing issue as it's closed but hasn't tried disconnecting it, didn't know you could do that? Would love to hear how you got on.
So in case of high pressure: expansion vessel faulty, filling loop open or valves letting by or safety valve malfunctioning right. But the safety valve (3 bar PRV) should only work if the expansion vessel is faulty and does not contain the expansion right? Actually I read the comments and another cause is plate heat exchanger broken with pin holes between the ch side and hw side which would act as continuously open filling loop that you can't see but would take the pressure to over 3bar causing the PRV to release excess pressure. Any other causes so far?
THANK YOU!! you are amezing, nice video, I have Ferroli boiler, I can,t fine a video to reduce Pressure for Ferroli boiler ?, look easy Thank you. let me know ASP.
Hi. First of all thanks for the video. Our Ideal boiler does have those two taps and I have used them in the past to top up the boiler. Problem I’m having now is that turning both of those taps ON but can’t hear any water flowing. And in turn it’s not topping up the boiler pressure. Anything I can check for please?
@@dereton33 Hi. Yes the tap is working, water gushing out as soon as I open the first tap. In think it's just not going past the second tap. I've checked both ends of the hose
My pressure goes up every time the heating is turned on or i use hot water. It goes up to 3 bars, i release water but it goes back again one i use hot water, what is wrong? Please help
It will naturally rise when used but not normally to that pressure, make sure your gauge is at 1.2 bar when it is cold and not starting at something like 2.5 bar.
My boiler pressure is fine until the heating is turned on. Then it goes into the red within a few minutes. I bled radiators, which brought pressure down to normal. Then same thing happened again when heating was switched on.
Hi Al, ☺, as if we arn't under enough pressure at the moment, lol, seriously though great advice there, stay safe, best wishe's to you and Jan, Stuart.uk.
Here's an addition to your over pressure issue I recently had issues with my own boiler(yes I am qualified 30 years) I'm more industrial/commercial so bear with me , boiler went over pressure so I assumed it was the Expansion vessel, fitted new one ,still over pressure finally traced the fault to the dhw plate hear exchanger leaking from the incoming hot water mains supply through to the heating side , every days a school day 😅
To check the expansion vessel depress the shreider valve if air comes out great if water comes out change it. Most expansion vessels have the pressure on the label so check pressure.
You're a life saver! I accidentally overfilled the pressure and had no idea that I could drain the boiler by the connecting hose. So simple! Most people on here only tell you to bleed the rads.👍
Glad I could help!
I did what u told me but the pressure is still high ? And needle doesn’t not move down
Thank you so much. The video is so helpful. I was worried that the boiler migh explode. Thank God I found your video.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for this video, simple and straight forward helped me fix my combi boiler pressure was too high.....
No problem.
Brilliant thank you. I overfilled by accidentally leaving the refill valve open ever so slightly for about an hour or so. Pressure was at 3 bars. Good think I checked otherwise it would have gone to 4 bars and probably blown up! Anyway, I followed your instructions and now pressure is at 1 5 bar. However, it took ages - literally about 2 hours and it must have been about 50 or more kitchen washing-up size bowls of water - no exaggeration. I kept filling the bowl then emptying it down the toilet then refilling the bowl I thought tbe pressure would never reduce to 1.5 but eventually after about 2 hours it finally did!
Had it reached a bit more pressure the safety valve would have blown taking the water away outside.
yes I was very lucky! I hope I caught it just in time. It seems ok at the moment. Central heating working fine and hot water too. So fingers crossed. Thanks again for your very clear, easy to follow video for non-specialists like me! :)@@dereton33
Can't believe Jan chucked all the stuff in the boiler cupboard Al 😁
Me neither, any where there is a space, ha ha.
Absolutely brilliant video mate
Thanks for the visit
Just sorted my tote and noticed I've misplaced/lost by flexi braided, filling loop hose. Householders take them off and lose them. I always tell folk to store' em on top of their boiler. Lots of newer boilers have those pre-fitted, preformed copper loop connectors, neatly tucked away directly beneath the boiler case where it's harder to accidentally knock and open them. Again, they're not supposed to leave them on. Some folk take them off aaaaaaaaaaand....... lose them. Ever tried getting a spare preformed copper filling loop for an Ideal Logic on a Sunday afternoon? Like rocking horse poo. Oh, and I always carry spare 10mm fibre washers especially for them.
The problematic life of a plumber Loafer. Nothing but hassles.
Thank you very much, straight forward and easy to understand 👍🏻
No problem.
Perfect and simple instructions, thanks
You're welcome!
Hi, I've tried this way but, no water comes out at all. The boiler is a morco super compact Feb 24e in my static caravan
The valve is stuck.
Thanks for that, is the valve what you open to let the water out ? Because on my pipes the 15mm has a black knobs like yours but, on the 22mm it's one where you use a screwdriver, is it that, that is stuck ?
Love your video... I have a question, I see plenty of videos on how to increase the pressure, I also know how to decrease the pressure but... my boiler keeps increasing in pressure by 0.1bar every 48 hours. Also if I was to try and increase the pressure through the link / fill hose connector it takes about 5 minutes to increase the psi by 0.1 bar. Have you an idea of what is going on. Gloworm Ultracom CX. Cheers.
You must have a faulty infill valve that is not working correctly. Disconnect the filling loop to see if that stops the pressure rising. That is if you have one.
@@dereton33 wow, thank you for such a fast reply. Yes I have a full loop connected all the time. I didn't think it could be that as both valves on either end of the fill loop would have to be faulty. Anyway, I'll take the loop off and see what happens. Again thank you so much.
@@camping_guru_uk Seems we have a very similar boiler but a identical issue. Our plumber found expansion vessel to be faulty but has fixed this but problem persists. He said filling loop isn't causing issue as it's closed but hasn't tried disconnecting it, didn't know you could do that? Would love to hear how you got on.
@@jed7200 it was the filling loop. He's blocked it off and fitted a new one in the main inlet pipes. I'll take a photo later
@@camping_guru_uk just to update, mine was the filling loop, replaced myself and up and running!
You are a legend
Not really, but thanks anyway.
So in case of high pressure: expansion vessel faulty, filling loop open or valves letting by or safety valve malfunctioning right. But the safety valve (3 bar PRV) should only work if the expansion vessel is faulty and does not contain the expansion right? Actually I read the comments and another cause is plate heat exchanger broken with pin holes between the ch side and hw side which would act as continuously open filling loop that you can't see but would take the pressure to over 3bar causing the PRV to release excess pressure. Any other causes so far?
Very rare that happens.
THANK YOU!! you are amezing, nice video, I have Ferroli boiler, I can,t fine a video to reduce Pressure for Ferroli boiler ?, look easy
Thank you.
let me know ASP.
Just use a bleed valve on a radiator.
Hi. First of all thanks for the video. Our Ideal boiler does have those two taps and I have used them in the past to top up the boiler. Problem I’m having now is that turning both of those taps ON but can’t hear any water flowing. And in turn it’s not topping up the boiler pressure. Anything I can check for please?
Disconnect the filler hose and check if the tap is working
@@dereton33 Hi. Yes the tap is working, water gushing out as soon as I open the first tap. In think it's just not going past the second tap. I've checked both ends of the hose
Thanks, this was a massive help 👍🏻
No problem 👍
My pressure goes up every time the heating is turned on or i use hot water. It goes up to 3 bars, i release water but it goes back again one i use hot water, what is wrong? Please help
It will naturally rise when used but not normally to that pressure, make sure your gauge is at 1.2 bar when it is cold and not starting at something like 2.5 bar.
Great help. Thank you
You're welcome!
Do you do it with the boiler off or on? Thanks and great video 👍👍👍👍
With it off.
What if your boiler is fed from a mains supply with no filling loop
Be careful not to knock a filling valve on. If you have no loop though with valves, you can buy a kit and have it fitted.
Is the correct pressure between 1.5 - 2 bar?
Yes that`s right.
@@dereton33 thanks
Thank you 😅
No problem 😊
Worked for me and released pressure 😊
Great.
The colour of that water 😳
Lovely, fancy a glass?
Dereton 33 and a glass of 🍷what more could i ask for?? Corona vaccine? I'll stick with Al
What can I say, cheers Paul.
@@dereton33 🍷🍷🍷 pick me up at dawlish Station once lockdown is over i can smell jan cooking fish and chips 😍😍😍🐟🍟🐟🍟🐟🍟😂😂😂😂
My boiler pressure is fine until the heating is turned on.
Then it goes into the red within a few minutes.
I bled radiators, which brought pressure down to normal.
Then same thing happened again when heating was switched on.
Update :
I evacuated some pressure using the method shown here, and the boiler has now come to it's senses.
Thanks for the knowledge.
😀
No problem.
Hi Al, ☺, as if we arn't under enough pressure at the moment, lol, seriously though great advice there, stay safe, best wishe's to you and Jan, Stuart.uk.
Very true, thanks Stuart.
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my pressure is usually on 2-2.5 bar. is that good or bad?
A bit high, reduce to one and a half.
Hi it's actually called a pressure relief valve short for prv not a pressure reduction valve 👍
Thanks.
School boy error. Take the black lever off and tape to filler pipe or a piece of string job.Or get your best shifter out the short yellow one.
Ha ha you know my tools.
Best way to get rid of pressure is to sack the wife and kids
Ahh now, I never thought of that one. Cheers Paul. ha ha.
Here's an addition to your over pressure issue I recently had issues with my own boiler(yes I am qualified 30 years) I'm more industrial/commercial so bear with me , boiler went over pressure so I assumed it was the Expansion vessel, fitted new one ,still over pressure finally traced the fault to the dhw plate hear exchanger leaking from the incoming hot water mains supply through to the heating side , every days a school day 😅
Thanks Philip for a great tip to look for.
To check the expansion vessel depress the shreider valve if air comes out great if water comes out change it. Most expansion vessels have the pressure on the label so check pressure.
Suerly without a rag you will get water in the loop over the things in the cupboard. She will go mad!
Too late she already has, ha ha.
U forgot to us how to switch the water off at the main 😡 damn near flooded my kitchen!!
Sorry.
Maybe the flour knocked the loop
Could be, Jan was making cakes.
Too much pressure, it's too!
Pressure pressure pressure.
What a lot of waffle. Could have just said disconnect the pipe,and drain into a bowl.
Perhaps you would like to do the review, as I appear to be talking a load of waffle.