heating

  1. CrazeUK

    Economy 7 and Storage Heaters

    Hi All. I have a flat (3 Bedroom, Lounge Kitchen, Bathroom, Hallway) that is currently supplied by Ecnomy 7 electric. There is no gas supply to the proeprty. The primary heating method is via Storage and convection heaters and Hot water on E7. We are a family with young kids, so the property is...
  2. S

    Radiator leaking

    Hi all, We found out a red little puddle under the radiator and I found the source. The radiator has been bleed so no air in it. 09 is a picture from the bottom of the radiator,14 is where the leak is coming from, the top of the radiator and 30 is to give a little bit more of context where it's...
  3. D

    System boiler & control recommendations & advice

    I’m struggling to choose my system boiler and controls, between all of the different brands, smart thermostats and technologies, I’m confused. Physical set up is as follows: System boiler and 210l Indirect unvented gledhill hot water cylinder 12 radiators across 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, 3...
  4. S

    Advice for radiator pipework first fix

    Hi all, I'm hoping for a little advice regarding my self build. I am planning on fitting all of the radiator pipework myself but have not yet decided on whether I am having a combi boiler or a solar heated water tank for my hot water or even a combination of them both or something else...
  5. ScottLee07

    Danfoss TP4000 Temperature Limits

    Hi all, I seem to be having issues with my thermostat (temperature limits). basically when im trying to change the temperature it only allows me to go as low as 19c before off and as high as 20.5c this isnt ideal. other wise the heating comes on fine but i would like it hotter and colder than...
  6. J

    Understanding how my boiler operates

    Hi, First of all apologies for having zero knowledge about any of this… But our energy bill was through the roof this month. Both these switches by the main boiler in cupboard were on. Then there’s this other one in the kitchen. I just need some understanding of how this set up operates...
  7. T

    Luke warm radiators - on Rad + UFH System

    Our house has a heating system identical to the one pictured. System boiler with unvented HW cylinder, upstairs radiators (12 of them) and about 100 square meters of UFH. All separated by individual 2 port valves. We've recently been renovating the far end of the house (and far end of the...
  8. M

    Danfoss FP715 Si >> Drayton Wiser Kit 2

    Hi, I have recently moved into a 3 story terraced house built in 2011. When I moved in, the house utilised a danfoss heating system that I wasnt familiar with. Inside the airing cupboard (which is situated on the top floor) was a danfoss FP715 Si 2 channel programmer for heating and hot water...
  9. RhysM96

    Thermostat change

    I am currently redecorating and the thermostat in my property looks ancient and yellowed. I found a nicer looking one, not too expensive on Amazon and wondered if the current wiring( Black,Brown,Grey and Ground) are compatible and in which way it should be wired. Thanks
  10. R

    EPH Controls to Drayton Wiser Wiring -

    Evening all, I've just bought a Drayton Wiser Kit 1 to replace my EPH Controls (RF1A-OT) and just want to clear something up with the wiring. Here is the current wiring setup: And here are the instructions for the Drayton Wiser Kit 1 (Combi Potterton boiler) Am I missing anything from the...
  11. C

    Underfloor heating inhibitor.

    We have a Daikin Air Source heat pump feeding our hot water and under-floor 8 port manifold heating system. The Daikin has just had its annual service and the engineer commented that the water looked discoloured and that the inhibitor needed replacing?? Is this an easy procedure? I'm pretty...
  12. F

    Heating not working as it should

    Hi, we have our heating split across 2 levels - we can control the heating for each floor. On the Horstmann panel in the middle, there are 3 settings - heating upstairs, heating downstairs and water. I leave the heating settings on all the time, but the water is on a timer. My understanding...
  13. P

    Heater not working

    I wondered if anyone could shed some light, I recently installed a Dimplex Quantum QM50 and it was working with no issue. I came home one day after work and realised the heater had shut down, it had worked in the morning so had charged on the off peak. I realised the plug socket in the wall...
  14. S

    Unvented central heating losing pressure only in winter

    Hello there Can expert help me with the problem of unvented hot water( mega flow) with two expansion valves and pressure gauge losing pressure only during winter when I turn on the central heating. I have got gas boiler Worcester installed. I could see two radiators always have gas or no water...
  15. I

    Wiring: Change from mechanical timer to smart thermostat

    Hi, I just moved into a house which has Vokera Compact HE boiler with mechanical clock timer on it which is super inconvenient and therefore would like to change to smart thermostat. My current boiler (Page 35 for wiring diagram)...
  16. V

    Drayton Wiser 3 Zone System Installation

    Hello, I am trying to replace a Danfoss system with the Drayton Wiser 3 zone setup. The house currently has a gas boiler controlled by Danfoss TP9000MA which controls the heating downstairs and hot water. This box has an external temperature sensor on the wall which is wired back to the unit...
  17. A

    Replacing H37XL with Secure H3747

    Electrician replaced Horstmann Channelplus H37XL with new Secure H3747 yesterday. Old set up Zone 1 - downstairs underfloor. Usually always on, controlled by wired thermostats in 6 rooms. Zone 2 - upstairs radiators (on generally once day for hour for towels but boost at night if nursery gets...
  18. M

    Boiler not firing up

    I have a Baxi system boiler in my garage which is connected to the pump and tank in my airing cupboard via Hive.. It has decided to stop firing up for some reason. I have checked the hive system and everything is working fine. The thermostat is talking to the receiver in the airing cupboard...
  19. shabba86

    Boiler condensate pipe angled upwards

    Hey everybody I've recently moved into a new flat and have been waiting to have my gas uncapped and boiler recommissioned. The gas man is coming Friday but in the mean time I have noticed that the condensate pipe on my boiler has an uphill bits rather than consistently falling as I've read it's...
  20. FishBed

    Vaillant EcoTec Stops Firing Before Set Temperature

    Hi all, Preface; checked and can't find this exact issue on here, but similar to this one where someone suggested 'plate heat exchanger needs cleaned /replaced'. Unlike them, however, the boiler was looked at pretty recently. Setup: -Vaillant Ecofit Pure 825 -Radiators all bled and flow...
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