Geoff1131 wins the prize

windmill


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 13:38

Geoff and All,

It was the header tank,i am left scratching my head,because i have not been in my lofts for months,if i had,i would have no reason to touch the heating system.

It makes me wonder how the heating run for so long (me the expert ) with it turned off.

I have written down all the advice given by the forum members,it might come in handy at a later date.

Thank you all,have a very good 2009

windmill


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 13:40

Left out that the water supply to the header tank had been turned off

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 13:44

Hi Windmill, can you forward your address so that i can send you your bill?





Well done and Happy (and warm) New Year

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 13:47

Steven, Happy New Year from Jean & Paul. Glad you got it sorted out.

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 13:48

Just one more point, did you say that you had turned the pump up to a higher setting? if so put it back to where it was otherwise the system could start to overpump back into the expansion tank.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 13:50

Windmill..pays you check every3/4 months and give ita run during the summer for about and hour to see if anything crops up,cos its a bit easier to get a plumber in summer..Dont you have any sort of cover on it...I am covered through my bank because I pay an extra premium I get all sorts of insurances.i.e breakdown cover on the car. failure of heating systems and plumbing problems,electrical problems. Might pay you to look into something like that..

windmill


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 14:20

Geoff,glad you reminded me,i had turned it up,but can i say,the plumber,many moons ago,moved my copper tank etc from upstairs (to allow for a bigger bathroom ) to downstairs,he did say that he had increased the pump speed because of this.

Isnt life exciting

Dont send the bill,we will have a pint when i come over,my wife is good like that.

Take care

windmill


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 14:30

Paul & Jean,

Thanks for that,as you would know,it was really cold last night,we jump into bed early

(no we did not ) with a book (then we did ).

I will not be caught out again as regards heat,i am going to buy a couple of halogen as a back up,or is that the word for,chlorine,iodine etc,does it matter,no,but someone told me you need to sit on top of them to feel the heat.

Enjoy your new years eve,and have a great 2009

Take care

windmill


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 14:44

Hello Coachie,

I know,i know,i know,its the same old thing,i will do it in the morning,but never done.

I know what you say is true

Windmill hates spending money, the truth is,i always had a mate who was a plumber,he now lives in Canada

But i will look into it,my wife is good like that,paying.

Have a good 2009

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 17:46

Windmill..Living in the UK,you must always make sure you have cover for the essentials,gas ,water ,electric,heating.Not as expensive as you might think...Because there is nothing worse than the cold and the dampness when things pear shaped ..

windmill


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 19:53

Coachie,

I always have money for the essentials,i have my beer,ciggy,indian take away money

When the heating goes down,the hot indian food warms me up,the beer makes me forget,the ciggys calm my nerves

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 20:42

here am i wrapped in a duvet, blood so thin i dont need my daily asprin but but for only a few weeeks a year, your choice. many times in want to just be bqck in cardidd turn the heat on then i realise the difference. happy new year xxxxxx

windmill


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
30/12/2008 21:09

Happy new year Lilli