Yes, you should have your unvented hot water serviced at least once a year. Converting over To Unvented Hot Water Just like you have your gas boiler serviced. Watch the video below to see what could happen should something go wrong. That just shows you what could happen if some form of failure occurred. Let's look at the unvented hot water cylinder and explain how it works. [...]
Leaking radiator valves can cause problems with the boiler eventually if the leakage is not addressed. Table of contentsLeaking radiator valves can cause problems with the boiler eventually if the leakage is not addressed.There is nothing worse than coming home from work, only to find you have no hot water for your shower. On checking the boiler pressure it reads nearly zero.One of the most[...]
Unvented Hot Water Cylinders What is unvented Hot Water? Table of contentsWhat is unvented Hot Water?So when the freezing winters arrive no need to worry about frozen pipes.In my opinion, Megaflo is probably one of the best makes around, but it comes at a cost.The Megaflo has an internal expansion gap, and this help boosts the pressure.Most other makes have an external expansion vessel.I [...]
Table of contentsCold Water Pressure: Make your Flow FlyCountry Cold Water Pressurewater is experiencing too much friction.Blockage Might be the ProblemIf your water pressure has been consistently good and suddenly becomes very poor, Cold Water Pressure: Make your Flow Fly Problems with water pressure are one of the more annoying things that can go wrong in a house. Showers become less [...]
Table of contentsHot Water Tanks and Water Heating Systemspre-existing home heating installations, and other regional differences such as local fuel prices.Tankless Water Heating System: Hot Water Booster Tank: Improper installation of the booster tank will render it ineffective.Hot Water Storage Tank: Alternate Hot Water Heating Systemsdamage to your wiring. Insulating the pipes will also [...]
Table of contentsToilet PlumbingHow Toilet Plumbing WorksBasically, toilet plumbing is a four-step process.This releases the water from the tank and sends it to the toilet bowl.This water performs a dual function.The third step is refilling the tank,the fourth is stopping that refilling at the right moment.The water stops flowing into the tank, and the toilet is ready for the next flush.Shower [...]
Table of contentsWaste DisposalNever use hot water. Waste Disposal Waste disposal is one of the most useful gadgets in your kitchen. It sits under the sink and shreds food waste so it can pass easily through the plumbing pipes. However, you just can’t put anything and everything in the disposal unit. The Following are some important rules to live by when it comes to your waste [...]
Table of contentsExpansion Vessels Expansion Vessels Expansion vessels are a small vessel that is generally used to contain excess water pressure within domestic and closed water heating systems. Thermal expansion is created during the heating of water, which can lead to problems if the system does not have a way to store some of the excess amounts of water and steam. The vessel [...]
Table of contentsPlumbing Problems Plumbing Problems As a homeowner, you know keeping up with home maintenance and plumbing problems can sometimes feel like a full-time job. There are many things that need to be done to a home in order to keep it running smoothly. Plumbing is just one of the many aspects of your home that you have to keep up throughout the year. Below you will find a [...]
Table of contentsThe Coldwater storage tankIt is normally located in the loft area.The size of the cold water storage depends on the number of outlets.Another option to increase hot and cold water pressure is to fit an unvented hot water cylinder and the cold water converted to the incoming mains supply.This will give you high pressure at the taps.If you have a cold water storage tank fitted then[...]
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