Winter Boiler Tips
Get your home ready for the cold weather with these winter boiler tips from RJ Gas. Winter Boiler Tips: Regularly check you boiler’s ability to heat up. If you have not used your central heating since last year, now is the perfect time to do a test run on it. Regularly checking on your heating system to make sure it is working will help avoid surprises when winter hits. You certainly don’t want to be caught on a freezing night only to find out that your boiler is not working properly. Check the boiler’s pressure. A sudden change in the boiler’s pressure is a common boiler problem. Check the pressure gauge, which should read between 1 and 1.5. Learn how to increase a boiler’s pressure here. Bleed the radiators. Trapped air in your radiators can prevent parts of it from heating. Check you radiators and see if the top or bottom part remains cold. “Bleeding” the radiators simply means getting that pocket of air out. You can learn how to bleed the radiators yourself, with no need to call for an engineer. Insulate the condensate pipes. – Condensate pipes are the ones that take the condensation out and are located outside the building. Hence, they are exposed to the elements, and during winter, they can freeze and become blocked. You can insulate the pipe to avoid freezing, or you can relocate it inside or replace it with a wider pipe. Thaw your condensate pipe. Learn how here. This will come in handy if the pipes freeze. Read the manual. Keep your boiler manual in your home and remember to follow the instructions...Boiler Replacement East London
Are you planning on a boiler replacement East London? If so, there are a few things that you may want to take into consideration. Boiler replacement can help you save a lot of cash and can also help save the environment. However, it is a good idea to do your own research before making the purchase. You definitely want to know about the regulations and costs, as well as the benefits that you can get in a boiler upgrade. While a boiler replacement East London can be the answer to your boiler problems, it can also be a gruesome and costly process. Knowing what you should know will make things a lot easier for you. Here are some things that you want to consider: Do you need a permit? Generally, there is no need for you to obtain a permit if the work that will be done is internal. However, if you need to add a flue or plumbing outside, you need to meet the building regulations. Consult with your local building authority to make sure you are not violating any local laws and that you have enough time to get a permit if you need one. Regulations for Boiler Replacement The building regulations state that all new boilers must be high efficiency condensing boilers. The Energy Saving Trust says that condensing boilers more efficient than their non condensing counterparts by up to 12%. This is because they get more heat from waste gasses. The 2010 regulations also require all new boiler installations to be A- rated or show 88% efficient using the SEDBUK scale (either using the letter ratings...Central Heating Service
More organizations and local groups are making the effort to raise awareness on the importance of doing a regular central heating service. The dangers of unchecked gas appliances cannot be underestimated. There are also steps that a homeowner can make to maintain their central heating and help ensure it is running safely and efficiently. A central heating system typically includes a boiler, pipes, radiators and controls, and sometimes, a hot water storage cylinder or separate pump. Here are some central heating service tips: Bleed your radiators regularly. Bleeding the radiators will remove pockets of trapped air that are taking up space that hot water should be using. This results to cold spots in the radiators that will cause it to not heat properly. Learn how to do this here. Regularly check the pipes. The pipes take a lot of strain from the pressure. Make it a habit to check the pipes and look for leaks. Be aware of the sound coming from the system. Clanking sounds can be a sign that the boiler is kettling, which means that there might be limescale build up in the heat exchangers causing the water to become too hot. Read more about what to do when you have a noisy boiler. Check the water tank. Water tanks that are tucked away in basements or lofts and it is not uncommon for them to be forgotten. It is important that you check your water tank every few months for leaks, cracks or other irregularities. Prevent the pipes from freezing during cold weather. Extremely low temperatures can cause bursting or leaking of central heating pipes. You can insulate the...Carbon Monoxide Myths Debunked
Believing false carbon monoxide myths can be extremely dangerous. Carbon monoxide is very often misunderstood. There are lots of carbon monoxide myths that are being passed on from one person to the next. What’s dangerous about this is that carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the top causes of accidental poisoning and wrong information can lead to hospitalization or even death. Here are some carbon monoxide myths debunked: MYTH: You could smell carbon monoxide when you turn on your boiler. FACT: This gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless, hence the nickname ‘silent killer’. What you are likely smelling are combustion byproducts which should also be addressed right away. MYTH: Carbon monoxide problems are caused by old heating systems. FACT: Yes, old HVAC units including air conditioners and boilers that are not functioning properly can emit carbon monoxide. However, this is not the only cause. Carbon monoxide also build up when your heating system is not vented properly or the air in your home does not circulate well, like when you have clogged up chimneys. Pain remover chemicals can also cause CO poisoning. MYTH: Heating systems must be checked every two to three years to make sure they are properly functioning. FACT: A boiler service must be done annually. MYTH: Carbon monoxide is not too dangerous. FACT: Carbon monoxide kills more than 500 people in the US annually from unintentional poisoning and is the most common type of fatal indoor air poisoning anywhere. MYTH: People who have inhaled the gas in poisonous levels do not show physical symptoms. FACT: Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include nausea, headache, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness, and loss...Combi Boiler Myths
Let’s debunk some of the most common combi boiler myths floating around. Many homeowners who are planning to do a boiler replacement are put off when they hear combi boiler myths. If you are one of them, and you are now rethinking whether getting a combi boiler upgrade is the right choice for you, let us help you by debunking some of these combi boiler myths. Common Combi Boiler Myths: A combi boiler is slow to fill a bath. This was true some ten to fifteen years ago when combi boilers started to gain popularity in the UK. Back then, boilers were sized based on the number of radiators installed and the hot water cylinders so when they were replaced with combi boilers, they were fitted with the same output. But today, boiler manufacturers make a variety of outputs so you can choose to have a larger output with a high flow rate. The hot water takes longer to reach the tap. This is another complaint in back in the day when combis were just becoming known. Today, combi boilers have a preheat function which allows it to keep a small amount of hot water. As a result, you have access to hot water instantly. This function can be turned off. There is no electric immersion or hot water tank that I can use as a backup. This actually true. However, modern boilers come with great warranties that last up to 10 years. This is because manufacturers are confident that the products are tried and tested. Read about our suggestions on different boiler brands. Combi boilers are not efficient for large homes....
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