We work on central heating systems powered by any brand of boiler.
Our work is carried out on your heating system pipework along with your boiler.
All of our engineers are time served plumbing and heating engineers, equipped with the latest in leak detection technology and training.
Our goal is to find & repair your leak.
Our expert engineers utilize several forms of leak detection technology in order to pinpoint the location of your leak - without ripping up your floors!
Boiler pressure is like the life force of your hot water system. It’s what makes sure that all the radiators and taps in your home get the heat they need. When your boiler works its magic, it heats up the cold water and sends it through the pipes, warming up your living space. But here’s the catch – the pressure needs to be just right for everything to work smoothly. If the pressure is too high, your system might freak out and shut down. But don’t worry, there’s a trick to tackle high pressure – just bleed your radiators and let some of that steam out. On the flip side, if the pressure is too low, you might have a sneaky little leak somewhere, causing you to lose precious water and pressure. Not cool, right?
Now, here’s the deal with boiler pressure: it’s a bit of a rollercoaster ride. As you use your central heating, the pressure will go up and down. But don’t fret – once you switch off the heating and the water cools down, the pressure should settle back to a stable level. A normal boiler pressure should hang around 1 to 2 bars, which you can check on your trusty pressure dial or fancy digital screen. When the central heating is on or when you’re using hot water, the pressure might creep up to 2.5 bars, but that’s alright. It should bounce back to the 1-2 bar range once things cool off. If the pressure goes way higher or lower than that, it’s a sign that your boiler might need some TLC.
So, keep an eye on that boiler pressure, my friend. It’s the key to a cozy and warm home.
While a leak is the typical culprit for a boiler losing pressure, there are a few other potential reasons. For instance, if you’ve recently bled your radiators, you may have inadvertently let out too much air, resulting in decreased pressure in your central heating system. But fear not! You can easily remedy this situation by adding more water through the filling loop until the pressure is back to normal.
Now, let’s talk about faulty components. It’s possible that there may be some gremlins lurking inside your boiler, such as a faulty pressure relief valve. In this case, a quick fix or replacement might be in order. And lastly, it’s worth considering the age and wear and tear of your boiler. If it’s seen better days, it might just be time to bid it farewell and welcome a shiny new replacement into your life.
So, while a leak is the most common offender, there are other factors to consider when your boiler decides to play tricks on you and lose pressure. But worry not, with a little bit of know-how and perhaps some professional assistance, you’ll have your boiler back in top-notch shape in no time!
The easiest way to check if your boiler pressure is low is by finding the pressure gauge on your boiler. For most modern boilers, like a combi boiler, the pressure gauge is usually a round dial on the front of your boiler or control panel. If you have an older boiler, you might find the gauge underneath or among the pipework.
Ideally, your pressure gauge should be between 1-2 bars. You can easily identify the ideal pressure by looking at the gauge, which is usually marked in green and red to indicate too low or too high pressure. However, some boilers are equipped with a digital screen that displays the number of bars and an error code if the pressure is not within the normal range.
By following these simple steps, you can easily keep an eye on your boiler pressure and ensure it is functioning optimally. No need to worry about complicated procedures or confusing instructions. Just locate the pressure gauge and check the readings. It’s as simple as that!
If your boiler has a digital display indicating the bar level it will show you fault codes if there is a problem present in the system, including if there is low pressure detected. These are a great way to help diagnose the issue before it becomes a big problem. These fault codes will vary with each make and model of boiler. It’s always a good idea to refer to your boiler’s manual if a fault code is present as each make and model of boiler will have different meanings for different fault codes. There are the most common fault codes for the top UK boiler manufacturers that show a drop in boiler pressure:
We totally get that you’re probably worried about the price of leak detection and getting your leak fixed.
But guess what? Most folks don’t know that discovering and exposing the leak is usually covered by your home insurance policy. Yup, that’s right! You usually only need to worry about the small cost of repairs after your insurance claims are all settled.
This nifty coverage is usually called “Trace & Access” or something similar. If you have this on your policy, your home insurance company should reimburse you for the costs of our services. And hey, we’ll even give you a fancy report to use for your insurance claims.
No need to stress about leaky problems anymore. We’ve got you covered!
If it takes longer than 24 hours for your boiler to lose its pressure, your leak may be too small to find.
The basis we work on is: if your boiler is losing all its pressure in a 24-hour period on a 12 radiator system, it will probably be losing around
500ml every time the pressure goes down to zero from 1.5 bar.
If we divide that 500ml over a 24-hour period we get a leak rate of 20.83ml an hour. If we break that down even further, and divide the 20.83 by 60 minutes, this gives us a leak rate of 0.347ml a minute!
This is 1/3 of a ml of water being lost per minute. Hopefully, it is now becoming clear how small this leak is. It’s just a tiny weep.
To put this into context, a droplet of water is 0.5ml, so it’s less than 1 droplet of water per minute.
Even so, at this rate, we should be able to find the leak (assuming the floors are solid. If the floors are suspended, the boiler needs to be losing all its pressure twice in a 24-hour period, in other words, once every 12 hours.)
The reason we ask all these questions is not because we don’t want to help you. It’s because unlike our competitors, we want to make sure that we’re not trying to achieve an impossible task, wasting your time and your money. If we don’t think the leak is big enough to be found, we’d rather tell you before we come and charge you for a day’s work, and let you save your money!
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