Registering the boiler is a must. It lets the manufacturer know when the boiler was installed and who installed it and whether it was installed legally. The installation date will also let the manufacturer know when the guarantee period starts. How to work out how long a company has been Gas Safe registered by their number? Here are some rough estimates of how long a company has been registered, it’s hard to know exactly without asking: Estimated time registered with Gas Safe. Gas Safe ID number

If the upfront cost puts you off then it’s worth noting that Flow do have an option with a no upfront cost where you pay over 5 years. However, it’s rather complicated and best avoided.

11. Adding additional radiators

You can easily test whether your central heating system has any corrosion inhibitor added to it. Either buy this kit online and follow the instructions in this video or do it yourself at home. Collect a small amount of water from the bleed valve from your radiator. Add a steel nail and a copper coin to the water and leave it for a week. If the nail starts to corrode, the same corrosion will be taking place on the inside of your central heating system. It’s probably why your water isn’t as hot as it should be or why your radiators have cold spots. Which magnetic filter is best? Do you have a Power of Attorney? MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains how this crucial protection works, why it's more important than a will, and how to get one in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. Any respectable company will not ask for money upfront for work they haven’t yet done. 3. The current mains water pressure of your system Whichever installation you require, always ensure you are happy with the route the pipework will take and how it will look aesthetically. Running gas pipework on the outside of a house doesn’t look good and we don’t advocate the practice – it is lazy and it just doesn’t look good. Gas pipework passing through a wall

Introducing the PlumbShark: A Premium, Patent-Pending 10-in-1 Plumbing Multi-tool Keyring, Expertly Designed for UK Plumbers, Heating Engineers & DIY Enthusiasts. Feeding new pipework to the new boiler can also take time. It is preferable, but not always possible or cost effective, to hide pipework away under floorboards. We’ve been to properties in the past where, for example, other installers have quoted the customer for the installation of a Worcester 42CDi which gives 17.4 litres of hot water per minute. We measured the customers flow rate at only 13 litres per minute. This boiler would have been overkill for this property and a waste of the customer’s money. There is also now a legal requirement to ensure installers only fit (in England) domestic gas boilers which have a minimum 92% ErP – roughly a third of boilers on the market fall short of this requirement.If a system is pre-treated with chemicals to soften the sludge and dissolve any limescale build up, then simply draining the system down and flushing through with water at normal pressure is all that is needed. Building Regulations also state that a system should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed out before a new boiler is installed. Why a system cleanse is vital This scheme was set up to help you reduce your carbon footprint by improving the energy efficiency of your home. The scheme also offers other measures you might be eligible for including help with improving insulation. Not all of the points will be relevant to your particular installation but this guide will at least give you an idea of what to expect from your new boiler installation and what to expect from an installer coming to your house. The layout of your current system and whether you want to keep it the same or upgrade to a different system will have a huge effect on the final cost of the work. Upgrading your system If you’re considering going up into the loft and adding an ensuite bedroom or extending to the side of the house in the near future, then you should consider a bigger boiler than your current demands dictate.

The installer will recommend his own choice of magnetic filter. 9. Adding thermostatic radiator valves My opinion is that this policy is good news for installers who already consider time and temperature control to be an essential part of a heating system. Making this a mandatory requirement should ensure all installers follow best practice so customers benefit through lower bills and added convenience. 11. Adding additional radiators YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. As of 1st April 2005, any newly fitted gas-fired boiler in England or Wals must be a condensing boiler with a SEDBUK efficiency rating of either A or B. This means that if your current boiler (the one you are replacing) was installed before that, it won’t be a condensing boiler and might need some pipework alterations or upgrades. A combi to combi boiler swapIn 1999 the Benchmark scheme was launched. This scheme set out to ensure installers followed best practice and consumers were offered as much protection as possible. Benchmark also places a responsibility on manufacturers to follow best practice and this is why, I think, the UK leads the world in the boiler market – both in terms of size and value.

If you have a regular or system boiler (i.e. a boiler that also uses a cylinder, hot water tank, expansion tank in the loft) and want to convert to a new condensing and efficient combi boiler then additional pipework modifications will need to be made. Often the hot water tank is in the landing cupboard or bathroom or other inconvenient place and you might want it out of the way. If you’re considering additional radiators to your system now would be a great time to have them fitted. Some of your radiators might be old, inefficient or have leaks. They might be clogged up with sludge and not heating up properly due to internal corrosion. You might not have a radiator in your usable loft space and want one there or you might want to swap a single radiator for a double radiator. Whatever your needs, your installer should be able to help you. What size radiator do I need for my room? Gas meter nipple spanner: Fits meter test nipples perfectly, making gas meter tightness testing easier. If you live on top of a hill or far away from a reservoir or supply then you’re more likely to have issues with you’re pressure. The average house will have a static pressure of 3 bar or so. Some domestic homes can have as high as 5 or 6 bars of pressure. Flow rate from your tap If the difference between these two readings is more than 1mb (one millibar) then the pipework is undersized and potentially dangerous – and so should be upgraded. Take a look at this interesting Money Saving Expert thread on the subject.home > manufactures list > Heating Domestic & Commercial > Industrial Sundries > Gas Meter Accessories