Central Heating (Pointers)

The Boiler:To find out what type of system you have fitted in your home would be to note down all the detail that is on the boiler, this includes model number, year, and any code numbers. Armed with this detail you are quite within your rights to contact the maker direct. Make sure you specific and bear in mind that it is possible that the boiler may have been part or completely replaced, for example while the casing is original, everything else could have been replaced.Sealed Central Heating:The sealed version of a central heating system has an expansion vessel that will let the water to expand as it heats up. If this type of system is fitted in your home, then, it should include be a tiny pressure gauge on your central heating boiler.Maintaining:The central heating system is prone to rust and corrosion as it carries water in metal pipework. This causes the reaction that causes a corrosive black sludge to gather in the bottom of radiators, and reduces their operation. Chemical agents and solutions are available for cleaning and protecting the system when it has been refilled. A Chessington Plumber can carry out all types of maintenance.Water Circulation:In many homes, the water in the radiator pipes is pushed through the hot water cylinder under the force of gravity (or convection), whilst in some there is a pump and electric valves used to force water through the cylinder. Chessington Plumbers know all about systems.Pipes:The majority of central heating systems have 15mm pipes that are connected to the radiators. If the pipes on your system are larger than this, then, you could be fitted with an older outdated one-pipe system, in which the water is pushed around the loop and diverted to each radiator using convection.Combination Boiler (Advantage):The advantage of a combination boiler fed system is that it does not require cylinders and pipes to be fitted in the loft. The boiler is very cheap to run because you only heat the water that you use. The disadvantage is that, while the water in the hot tub is really hot, but the flow is really slow. This is great in a small flat.