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Boiler Replacement Cheltenham

FORTHRIGHT are a plumbing, heating and domestic gas company that provides professional tradesmen throughout Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury and some of the surrounding areas.

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Boiler Replacement Cheltenham

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  1. How To Bleed A Radiator By FORTHRIGHT

  2. Step 1: Ensure your boiler/pump is turned off. • Ensure the heating and hot water (if applicable) is turned off on the programmer. If you have a combination boiler turn off the heating and ensure that no taps are run during the process. If your heating or hot water was used shortly before you did this it is possible that the pump/boiler may continue to run (make noise) as pump/fan over runs may be in effect. In such an instance wait until the pump/boiler has stopped running before moving onto the next step. If your system is a sealed system (has a pressure gauge), you need to ensure that there is sufficient pressure prior to attempting to bleed, usually 1.0 bar will be seen to sufficient.

  3. Step 2: Bleeding the radiators • Bleeding radiators will usually require a bleed key, however with some radiators a form of pliers or screw driver may be required. Bleed keys are cheap and easily found in any home hardware store.The bleed vent will be at the top of the radiator or towel rail. In some instances the head may have broken off or the vent has been replaced with a cap which will prevent you from bleeding the radiator. In such an instance you should call a heating engineer to rectify the fault for you as you risk flooding your property by attempting to change yourself without experience.Hold the bleed key, screw driver or pliers in one hand and have a cloth in the other hand underneath the nipple ready to catch any drips. Whilst holding the tool in the right position, slowly turn the radiator key or other hand tool anti-clockwise. Shortly after air escaping should be heard, often it will make a hissing noise. Once water begins to drip from the bleed vent the process is completed and the vent can be closed. Be careful not over tighten the bleed vent when closing as you risk breaking the nipple.If no air can be heard coming out, ensure that there is sufficient pressure in your system (if you have a sealed system) as when you let air out the pressure (if applicable) will go down. Do not be tempted to completely unscrew the nipple if the pressure (if applicable) is not the issue. Try to open the bleed nipple a little more as paint and other matter can sometimes seal the vent, however be careful not to unscrew the nipple. If no air comes out after this point contact a heating engineer.

  4. Step 3: Check the pressure (if applicable) and turn on the heating and test • Check the pressure by having a look at the gauge on your boiler or where ever else it is located on your system. If the pressure is too low, you will need to add more pressure. Usually system pressure should be set at 1.0bar when the system is cold, however please check your installers/boiler manufacturer’s recommendations.Now turn on your heating and ensure that all radiators are hot. If radiators are cold in parts and are fully bled you are likely to have further issues and should consult a heating engineer. • Why take risks with rogue traders? Use Boiler Replacement Cheltenhamfor all your required plumbing, heating and domestic gas tasks!

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