Your're naturally good at explaining what you are doing as you go along. Fantastic boiler repaired by an absolute legend. Bless you Ollly, thanks for the heads up tips 👍.

There’s nothing I could do beside thanking you, you made me aware of loads of thing just from watching you. Master 👌👍

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

These things come from mistakes and listening when others tell their stories. :-)

Love the process you go through Ollie!! You always forgot to mention in the tools used....the loaf!! Nice one.🧠

I've never worked on a Vaillant, but this model is very similar to a Bosch/Budderus I serviced over a decade ago. Good troubleshooting and presence of mind.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

So I guess you get Worcester/Budderus over their?

Just stumbled across your channel and have to say, I’m blown away by your knowledge, patience, calm and hilariously entertaining and informative videos. Have binged watched most of them. Super interesting. Keep making them, so many questions......

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Glad you like them. ;-) Im trying get some more done while Im off work. Are you an engineer?

@Shandanks

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek Yes mate, 2 x engineers based in E17. I've been doing this for a while now, (15+ years, not solely breakdowns tbf) but I massively appreciate & respect your dedication to fixing a problem you encounter even when, on occasion, you get past the point of no return and it starts costing you money and time. We, (my brother and I have found ourselves in similar situations from time to time and despite the fact that economically the thing to do is to bail and move on to fight another day, we have often carried on until we get to the route of the problem, (sometimes more by luck then judgement admittedly). Primarily because we want to leave our customer happy with the issue resolved but also because we need to understand why we just spent 6 hours in front of whichever appliance it happens to be. Loving how you keep things simple and how you are able to remain so calm, whilst narrating and filming it all. Total class, keep them coming.

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shandanks E17, just down the road. :-) The boilers that are hardest to fix teach us the most. :-) My brother bailed out of the gas industry to become a sparks. He has an easer life and earns more money....

@Shandanks

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek yeah but he's missing out on the satisfaction gained once you see the burner go full flame once again! Just signed up, looking forward to a Hophouse or 2 once we're allowed out to a pub again

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shandanks Your right. Who needs lights.:-) Thanks for signing up. You should find loads of bits and bobs on the Patreon page.

HG, another great video mate. Little request: it would be nice if you did a video explaining how you got into the game and how you progressed the good and bad. Would be a nice watch during this lockdown.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Ok, I will try and get it filmed up.

Fantastic! Both HeatingGeek and Dr Pipe put out videos in the same week on my favourite and arguably the best combi - the Turbomax Plus/Pro . My 16 year old Turbo still performs like new, and with occasional maintenance should get many more years out of it. Parts are cheap and readily available and most things (except expansion vessel ) are easy to change. You can remove the plate without disturbing the diverter. I undo the bottom left nut with basin wrench or crowsfoot if changing plate with diverter still in place. Interesting that you have a used Turbo to replace your Ecotec. Says a lot about these boilers and also a lot about modern boilers. Hope you get the swap on film when it happens. Thanks and please keep the videos coming. And stay SAFE!!

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back. :-) Turbomax is the best combi ever made. Great boiler.

@woodbine66

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek Thanks, HG. I'm always here, watching and lurking. Don't always post comments though. I was lucky that when my Vaillant Sine combi was getting tricky to repair (fantastic piece of enginerring, just too complex), it was 2004 when the Turbomax was part of Vaillant's current range of boilers. So fitted one and so glad I didn't wait for their next ranges of boilers. Just lucky I needed a new boiler at that time. A dog is for life, and so is a Turbomax ;-) Keep up the good work!

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@woodbine66 The sine 18 was a beast. I have fixed a few and my next video features the model just after the sine. Turbomax was the last great Vaillant but I still think Vaillant ar up there with the best

Haha, loved the bung at the end, never seen that one before. Thanks for the lesson! 👍🏽

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Regin saved the day on this one. :-)

Another excellent video from the Heating Geek. Aww, Spirits of salts works every time! Expansion Vessel Checked and pumped up with foot pump on ALL combi boilers after every drain down, I also change the Grey rubber washer, ( front left of the Main heat exchanger ) this somtimes leaks when the diverter valve top nut is unscrewed. Vaillant P/N 981151 Pack of 10. Thank

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I have them on the van. I don't replace them unless they leak. Weird colour arent they. ;-)

One of the best in the game 👊🏼

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

Great video Ollie, you are the daddy!😉👍. Superb diagnosis and you always explain in detail the procedure and the reasons for it. Looking forward to lots more bud, hopefully the wiring centre video?I going join as a patron soon..👊🔥

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

The wiring center video. Do you want me to wait until I have one or are you ok to watch me do a mock-up one?

@davidoshea1536

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ollie, I have followed all your video so far, on central heating control's Could you please do a mock up video finishing central heating control's, with the wiring centre, and that would finish off the series, and then add video of real one later, on a job.. Cheers 👍

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidoshea1536 Ok, No problem.

Quality job mate your a first class engineer 👍

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I try my best. :-)

I do really like your vids mate .. no nonsense fixing shniz

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

Great video! Appreciate the detail and tips that you provide!

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad you like it :-)

Top job Ollie❤. Forever very informative and entertaining..

@HeatingGeek

3 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate you watching and commenting. :-)

Great video, good knowledge, all aspects covered. watched a few vids on this topic and this one was 👌

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching it. :-)

Hi, Ollie good training on lockdown time 👍

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps. :-)

@jewelahmed6197

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, sometimes I do watch videos before go to repair jobs. Really really helpful 🙏🙏🙏

cheers for you time and effort .born teacher .keep up the good work .

Another cracking video! But late to the scene but getting through them all slowly! Your a beast at this mate great job! Been self employed now for 2 months-so far best things I ever did. Just a quick mention of this job did I clock the gas meter having a flexi downstream of the meter? See this all the time in commercial but I haven’t come across it much domestically

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Its wrong, but I didn't notice it. :-)

Great job 'GEEK' my thought was to clean or replace the auto vent and install a mag filter. Agree it's an easy boiler fairly tough boiler, my favorite past boiler was the previous VCW242/282E.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Im not a fan of the gas valve and PCB on the older one and the diverter is a bit of a pig. I think Vaillant got it right with this job. :-)

Such a joy to work on those boilers.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are! Brilliant boilers. :-)

Thanks again ‘Liam Gallagher’, another great one👍👍 I hope all the family are well & stay safe. The Kung Flu takes no prisoners!!

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

This is my all-time fav boiler... Well the Plus version is. I have one to put in my house when the ecotec dies

I had to sub to your channel.....amazing work yet again ....👏👏👏

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Top video fella really helpful.

Great video mate

Great video mate. Al.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks > :-)

Thanks for video 👍🏼 explained well

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

Brilliant explanation

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

Your intro is ironically 🔥

100% agree . Great video again .

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. :-)

Great video thanks for your help

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Boiler now running as it should, Cleaned heat exchanger that was pretty clear. Replaced flow impeller as seen on another KZread video that’s what was stopping hot water coming on Old one knackered hope this helps someone.

@HeatingGeek

3 ай бұрын

Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(

Loved when u addressed the keyboard warriors. All the tips u give for example the main pipe popping off in the night and flow pipe in the heat exchanger twisting save all of us time and money. Where do I sign for patreon?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

If you expand the description it should be there. Its weird though because its dollars... $

@paul_my_plumbs_uk

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek you getter bangs for your bucks 🤣🤣🤣🤣

very good video i have learned a lot from it excellent

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to watch it. :-)

Great upload 👍👌

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-) Glad your back. :-)

So may I ask did this system have the correct amount of inhibitor and also a magnetic filter.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

No. :-)

QUALITY!!!!!! 👍🏼

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

Im watching a few of your video's again for "Shit's & Giggle's" I forgot how many wicked Tip's you give for free, lol. Thanks Man

Top content mate

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-) What should I do next. :-)

great work

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. :-)

What are they 3/4" fibers? I cant remember if they are like Worcesters odd sized ones or generic?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

No just normal size. :-)

Hi HG, on jobs like these do you recommend further works such as flush and or filter after you have completed. And is HG your company, I'm playing catch up with your vids and just trying to learn a bit about you. Thanks for taking the time to upload your work.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

The customer was not covered by the insurance company for this repair. I always clean plates to get people up and running. I get paid the same to walk out or temp repair. The customer was aware they needed a power flush after my visit.

@Richard-ij8ge

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek are you then able to pick up this work from directly from the customer if it's not covered, as in quote to fit a filter yourself?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@Richard-ij8ge No I won't ever do it because of conflict of interest

@Richard-ij8ge

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek thanks........thinking of going contracting so was wondering of you were allowed to do this.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@Richard-ij8ge No one will let you descale heat exchanger this way either. :-)

With a job like this would you then recommend the customer has a power flush carried out?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Always. 50% don't listen.

Gr8 vid , guessing no magnaclean fitted !. Stay safe 👍

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

No none. What would you tell the customer?

@patrickmatthews1272

4 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek may need a flush and filter fitted , or at lest a water test !

Nice one mate

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

Hello mate, what size spanner were you using on the diverter valve nuts ?

@TheDickPuller

4 жыл бұрын

I think? they’re 24 & 32mm open end Spanner Ollie has cut & taped. If I’m correct, Silverline, (I know, I know, they just make cheap crap tools) do a fantastic compression nut spanner in these sizes, it’s surprisingly good quality & shop around, you can get one for under a fiver! Hope that helps fella, stay safe & like me, kick back & enjoy Ollie’s videos👍👍 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401626686534

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDickPuller Saved me the typing. :-)

Great vid super hard 💪 geezer

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha Geezer Skin. :-)

What are the areas that you do cover? Got no problems yet however we should have a service for next winter...just a thought.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Hertfordshire N E and NW London. Loads of other areas too. Just ask. :-)

@dkaloupis75

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek Southampton Bitterne SO18. Grab my number and if you hit the roads from today and by September just let me know. 07739410387 Jim. Ideal Procombi Exclusive 24 general service and whining noise from fan area-exhaust on mid-low rpms.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@dkaloupis75 You too far to come for one jo If I'm coming down for anything I will give you a call. :-)

Super.

Great video, thanks! Are you doing a bit of Vaillant subby work at the Mo?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

No, im self-isolating so doing nothing. :-)

@jamescarter1088

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek Well stay well and give us as much content as you can! Actually id really like to patreon your channel because of the quality that you have always put on. It's helped me massively TBH. I'm on furlough at the mo but it's good because I'm fitting my own heating and hot water brand new throughout. Worcester 8000 style combi.

@jamescarter1088

4 жыл бұрын

All in copper, got all the time to make a nice job of it. Converting from a 1960's C plan

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamescarter1088 I would love to know how that boiler is in 10 years. Looks like a great boiler but you never know with a new model. :-)

@jamescarter1088

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek well they don't last these days, but I got it at trade price through work, get £250 back and a 12 year warranty. Ripping out a 1995 myson marathon OF.

Thank you

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Hello I have a vaillant turbo max plus I think my heat exchange plate may be blocked can a homeowner do the job following your process of cleaning it any help would be appreciated

Hi I’m gas safe register & I’m doing revision for my reassessment so could you send me link for spillage test on cooker & open flue boiler please

I think its important to mention for the noobs that the central heating must have been working fine to eliminate the primary heat exchanger being blocked and the pump.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I should have mentioned that. The customer had told me the heating was fine. :-)

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@The Realist I have Patreon. Click on the description or show more and the link is there. :-)

@i-mplumbing-theemergencypl5778

4 жыл бұрын

White Bear noobs? So that’s what u was when u was learning lol. Joker

Any chance of a video on the tools looks like you used a cut down spanner

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I have done 2 or 3 videos on the tools. :-) Have a look at the playlists :-)

Love that tool blanket thing

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Tool roll. :-)

@Hitngan

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek I'm getting two.

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hitngan 1) CARHARTT Tool Roll @t

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hitngan They are linked in the description

@Hitngan

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one cheers

If the customer power flushed the system would thay have helped stop the issue from preventing in the future?

@HeatingGeek

2 ай бұрын

Yes it would. :-) Do you have the same problem?

Top video

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-)

I am keen on protecting the environment but think that cleaning out a heat exchanger using chemicals is by far better than the drive to buy a new one and the environmental impact of producing a heat exchanger. Well done, good video

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :-) Its what I always do :-)

hi getting hot water when tap is quarter turned boiler kicking in and out when tap is fully open warm /cold boiler kicking in all the time slight noise from main heat exchanger the inlet pipe hot outlet warm

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

You need an engineer to come and have a look. If you have how did you get on?

@balbindersingh3458

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek looks like a main heat exchanger needs changing very expensive £450 for part will need boiler replacing has it is over 12 years old.

The outlet of the meter connected with a flexible connection?

@dombarnes7092

4 жыл бұрын

Yes mate good spot👍👍👍

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. :-)

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@dombarnes7092 Very good spot. :-)

Do you work for Vaillant?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Not at the moment. I did and probably will do again. :-)

How did you check the burner pressure?

@HeatingGeek

17 күн бұрын

I'm not sure tbh. Long time ago. Was it not in the video?

Can you tell me, why one would get blocked plate HE even after installing a quality magnetic and Y type physical filter????????

@hdhanji8006

4 жыл бұрын

Pre existing magnetite and poor quality water before fitting filter - system has to be squeaky clean and dosed with right amount of inhibitor otherwise dirty system water will progressively worsen

@Han-es8qu

4 жыл бұрын

@@hdhanji8006 But how does the larger particles ie. larger than 1 to 2mm pass through both the filters without getting caught?????? The physical filter holes are only 0.1 mm wide!!!!!!! The derbies are around 4 to 10 mm wide and massive!!!!! Both filters have been installed from the beginning . Is it possible that they got trough the FLOW side by some kind of negative pressure force ??????

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Because the debris was already inside the appliance when the filter was fitted. Or the chemicals used to protect the system are baking out of the water on to the main heat exchanger, then flaking off and blocking the plate. Also magnetic filters dont work 100%.

@hdhanji8006

4 жыл бұрын

@@Han-es8qu Old boiler internals would have been contaminated I assume and not thoroughly cleaned, if the heating side of the system is clean and debris still found inside boiler :) Sorry HG, didn't realise you replied to the fella

@Han-es8qu

4 жыл бұрын

@@hdhanji8006 Even if it was contaminated ( which wasn't ) still it doesn't answer as to HOW contamination passes through the filter!!!???? As I said it was a new installation of a Baxi Main combi boiler , every thing was new, but now 4 years old. I have seen many boilers with several fancy filters and still plate heat exchanger was full of magnetite ????? I can't give the client a reasonable answer.

Did you pump the expansion vessel back up off camera?

@HeatingGeek

2 ай бұрын

I always pump a vessel. So unless I say I didn't then I must have. I don't rewatch my videos so I can only guess I did. :-)

@jonny7491

2 ай бұрын

@@HeatingGeek I was just wondering how far your area of work is?

@HeatingGeek

2 ай бұрын

@@jonny7491 As big as someones wallet is. Someone wanted me to go to the Med for a job but weren't paying enough. I'll go anywhere.

Can I ask what tool roll that is

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Its in the description of the video. Click "show more" and I think its the first one. :-)

How did it work on heating only?

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

No problems. :-)

@williamhopehogson5927

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic informative channel. You've saved me some time and money. Keep up the good work.

I cant see why anybody would want to give this vid a thumbs down

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Some people don't like showing these things. :-)

Still the best boiler on the market I am in the north so not many problems with hard water

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. :-)

At 12:08 elapsed: ? Is the venting through an auto-vent after power on? Another very interesting video, photography so good that my brain wants my hands to be inside the boiler doing useful work.

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

It did briefly. But then stoped and I used the pump. :-)

@oldbutstillcurious3615

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek Thanks

You are defo ex BG heating geek, so am I well done

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I was a contractor for a while. U?

@TheDickPuller

4 жыл бұрын

What’s Blue & Sleeps two?? A British Gas Kangoo!! The Posers in Polo Shirts drove around in them for a while😂😂😂😂

@southerngasheatingservices3217

4 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek I was direct with them for a while too, it’s just the way you do things it’s the BG way, great vids mate.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@southerngasheatingservices3217 I like tot think its my way, but im sure a bit of BG is in their too. :-)

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDickPuller Thats the problem. If you're on price work, they hate you for making them look bad. :-)

I would of changed the plate and new rubbers . Good job .

@HeatingGeek

4 ай бұрын

Why when you can fix it? more labour and money in your pocket.:-)

I use clamp to pull the pipe in then clip it make shour it s good

@HeatingGeek

3 ай бұрын

Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(

Class. Get over it drains people! Jeez 👍🏽

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

The last time I showed me doing it......... It became a thing. :-)

If heard an old Turbomax making that sound I'd be out of there in a flash! And yes I did watch all of it before you say :-)

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

it did make me panic for a second. :-)

Not finished the video but I think it's showing week 16 of 2019 on that plates sticker.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Ah ok. I didnt know the plates had date stamps on them. :-)

Did the system have a magnaclean

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

No

@Zaine22

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek well that explains it then. Hope you advised the customer to get one installed or you will be back there cleaning or replacing the PHE within a 4-6 month

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@Zaine22 They have been told:-) as I say at the end. Boomerang boiler :-)

@Zaine22

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek good man keep up the good work and looking forward to your next video 👍

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@Zaine22 Thanks/ :-)

By the look of this, this sysrltem is in need of a good power flushing and maybe a magna clean since this is an occurring problem

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

YEP. But if a customer doesn't want to powerflush the system then what do you do??

@Zaine22

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek fully understand that but in the long run they just going to have problem after problem. All you can do is advise and if they dont take it then just keep turning up and taking the money to repair faults that come with not having a magnaclean and good power flush. Keep up the good work

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zaine22 Exactly. Sludge is bad for customers, not for me.

Super hard geezer skin 😎🤣🤣🤣

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Geezer skin :-) I forgot I said that until you mentioned it .:-)

Great video 😁 the middle of the night flood, is that through experience 😏😁😳

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. :-) But not my job. I delt with the aftermath.:-)

@ohforfxcksake

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek ouch🥺

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@ohforfxcksake Yeah its pretty bad if it happens> ;_)

Super hard geezer skin! Haha! 😄

Why pulling the plate exchanger out when if you would have installed proper valves with drain house connections could use a pump in the bucket to do the cleaning. Also should install dirt separator on that boiler. That was some powerful cleaning solution!

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Too much faffing. `easy to remove and clean and refit. I can do this job in 1 hour.

@786otto

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek Oh Ok. If can be done that fest why not, Thanks for the reply . It would be a good idea to add some cleaning solution to system , then drain it and ad boiler protect solution after that. That was one filthy plate exchanger.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@786otto It would be good however the customer is on an insurance contract that doesn't even cover the reapir I did. ;-) I cant do any more :-)

Do you think you might be encouraging non gas safe engineers to try and repair their own boiler?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I hope not. But people were doing it before and will continue to do it now.

Really don't understand why more engineers don't use a wet vac? Saves loads of time.

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 wet vacs but prefer a couple of buckets. I do get the wet vacs out at least once a week though. I have made more messes in customers houses with wet vacs than any other tool :-)

Hi, I work for one of the manufacturers of plate heat exchangers. We do not advise using Hydrochloric acid (spirit of salts) as it can actually cause corrosion. There are other weaker acids which can do the job such as phosphoric or oxalic and will not damage the heat exchanger.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Its not in there long enough. I have been doing this for nearly 10 years like this. Never had a problem. I know it will damage the heat exchanger if left in. Exactly what product do you recommend? I will try it out. :-)

@1991elliot

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek That's fair enough. Generally it will not cause damage if flushed immediately after as you say, however the heat exchangers are made to last and can last for 15 years if treated correctly. Using a strong acid will reduce lifetime from 15 years to 8-10 years. You probably won't see any problems as other parts in a boiler will go before this timeframe. I cannot recommend particular products for obvious reasons, but look for ones containing mineral acids such as phosphoric or oxalic acid. Even acetic acid will work (vinegar).

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@1991elliot For the job I do customers have 2 options. A quick blast with spirits of salt or a new heat exchanger. I get a fixed cost for my time so its very important (To me) that the job is quick. I will give what you say a go and see what works. Thanks for the reply. I will not forget phosphoric or oxalic acid. I have tried vinegar with little success. :-)

It needed a filter fitting.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

It needs a powerflush too. :-)

Did you notice the gas meter outlet supply pipe off the meter was not ridged pipe ?🤨

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. When someone commented on here. Pipework was clipped and the meter was fixed to the wall. I'm not worried.:-/

@stevenyearnshire1624

4 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek That’s would be my way of thinking to as long as it’s clipped and meter on a bracket leave it just creating work for yourself

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevenyearnshire1624 What meter ;-) Just edit that out :-)

@stevenyearnshire1624

4 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek 😂😂

Dark cupboard? Empty pantry perhaps. Always go for a piss check prior to diagnosis.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Piss Check?

@jeffreyjohn2037

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek I thought that was what you call taking a leak, in England 🤓

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyjohn2037 :-) Where are based?

@jeffreyjohn2037

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek I'm from New England. Windsor, Connecticut. And a third generation steam boiler technician.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyjohn2037 Thats sounds like nice work. I guess they are large communal/district heating plant? Or is it more for process?

If people were to protect their heating systems from corrosion and hard water properly, we would all be out of work. Thank god for piss poor installation keeping us all busy.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

:-) and the terrible boilers some manufacturers put out there, :-)

At 2:00 look at the gas meter - that looks like an anaconda on the outlet naughty naughty

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. I missed that. :-0

@markcostello2734

4 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek haha you will not have been the first so when you point it out to the customer they say the last x no of engineers didn’t say anything!!

All these lot saying it needs a Magnaclean - obvious newbies. Magnacleans weren't even invented when this boiler was being fitted. Yes retrofitting one would be lovely, but its worked for 15 or so years without one, a new plate / cleaned plate will see this thing out till it dies of economic obsolescence. Why fit a £200 filter to a 15+ year old boiler it won't even be in the house in 5 years and the next boiler will probably come with one long as the installer is decent. I used to clean plates out in the decade before Magnacleans were invented and a well cleaned plate with a few hot flushes will last long enough for a boiler like this

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Plates will usually last a while. Not always but generally at least 6 months and some I have had last 5 years after being replaced.

Try not to show everything out here on KZread because there are diy ppl or home owners who will start doing these job themselves even though they not gas safe and it just means gas engineers out there might lose some jobs not saying everyone will but try to not show everything because a gas engineer should know most of these stuff already. Good video tho

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I get what you're saying. Should I cut out more of the basic stuff? Like draining etc? Where do you draw the line as such? :-)

@Khalid-jw8bq

4 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek yes like draining stuff... isolating main, flow and return and other basic things. Cheers buddy I have done two of these last week. Great video tho

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@Khalid-jw8bq Ok, Fair enough. :-) I will try and remember to do that. :-)