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Boiler FaultsA common problem winter boiler

During the winter, we all have experienced long periods out of season cold (below -20 ° C or -4 degrees Celsius in some areas). This leads to many of the closed-loop heating systems because the drainage of a high efficiency condensing boiler oven frozen. This usually occurs where the pipe has been installed off some of its length. By blocking the freezing stops waste streams and condensation resultsat the end of the boiler.

Here are some tips for homeowners on what to do if this situation involved;

Judgement of the boiler due to freezing and blocking the condensate drain is usually indicated by an error code in the panel of the boiler, or other alarm. Please make sure that the gel is at the root of the problem before taking any corrective measures are proposed below.

Ideally, corrective actions must be performed by acompetent person or engineer, will also be able to advise on ways to help eradicate the recurrence in the future. Which is not practical to wait for an engineer, which are a number of ways in which a person may try to thaw the pipe without blocking, as they feel able.

1. Locate the block

And 'likely that the pipe is frozen on the most exposed to the outside of the building, or when there is a block flow. This could bethe open end of the tube, a bend or elbow, or where there is a decrease in the pipe where condensate can accumulate. The location of the obstruction actually be identified as close as possible before taking further action.

2. Thaw frozen pipes

The pipe can be thawed with a bottle of hot water, heating in the microwave one package (bag of corn), hot packs obtained from the pharmacy (used for muscle aches) or cloths soaked in hot water and applieddirectly to the output of the tube, near the freezing point. The hot water can also be done in particular in the tube of a boiler or a shower. Do not use boiling water.

3. Re-set/re-start boiler

Once the obstruction is resolved, see the instructions for operation of the boiler or visit the manufacturer's website for assistance to verify any action necessary to clear the error code / alarm and restart the boiler. If this does not and can notto start its boiler, then it is best to hire a qualified engineer to assess the problem and take action if necessary.

4. Temporary corrective measures

If the pipe is very loose and the boiler can be restarted after the following temporary corrective measures can help prevent re-freeze if the weather continues.

If the exterior of the tube is not in arrears as recommended then you should try to isolate the tube with water and adequate evidenceSome time ago, to prevent refreezing.

During the cold season, can help to operate the heating system the boiler thermostat (not the thermostat) with his best. Settings back to normal after the cold snap has finished.

You can also temporarily help control the thermostat for the central heating timer / dining room 24 hours of continuous operation, adjust the thermostat in the room at night to 15 ° C. Once again, back to yourRegular adjustments once the cold spell is over.

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