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Topping up pressure in a closed heating system

  • 27-10-2020 4:43pm
    #1
    WagnerA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    I have a closed pressure heating system at me (gas). The pressure falls low once a year, to a point that the heating won't work.
    My plumber is reluctant at installing a direct feed into the system with a valve. They want me to call them each time it needs topping up and they do it with this pump. I was told it shouldnt make a difference to the homeowner.. as its against regulation for me to top up water pressure anyway. Is this true???

    I'm currently waiting 4 weeks for them to come and top up the pressure.


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  • #2
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,383 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Seems like a load of cobblers to me, unless you have a very unconventional system.

    Why not have a different plumber or rgi look at it.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



  • #3
    WagnerA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭WagnerA


    Wearb wrote: »
    Seems like a load of cobblers to me, unless you have a very unconventional system.

    Why not have a different plumber or rgi look at it.

    I talked to an engineer and he was baffled that they didn't install a mains feed. I brought that up with them and basically said the friend doesnt know what he is talking about.

    It's a two storey tiny house 45sqm and we just have very low water pressure. Nothing too crazy! Changed 2 years ago from oil to gas with these guys and paid a bunch.


  • #4
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    When the main feed filling loop is installed, the connecting hose (braided flexible) should be removed after topping up, but this is a DIY job.


  • #5
    Def_IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭Def_IRL


    See attached...simple setup, and makes it easy to keep pressure at about 1.5bar, as and when required.
    WagnerA wrote: »
    I have a closed pressure heating system at me (gas). The pressure falls low once a year, to a point that the heating won't work.
    My plumber is reluctant at installing a direct feed into the system with a valve. They want me to call them each time it needs topping up and they do it with this pump. I was told it shouldnt make a difference to the homeowner.. as its against regulation for me to top up water pressure anyway. Is this true???

    I'm currently waiting 4 weeks for them to come and top up the pressure.


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