Sealed System.

These systems are fitted with something called an expansion tank or vessel. This will allow the water in the system to when heated.

If this is your type of system, there will be a pressure gauge fitted on your central heating boiler that gives you a visual indication of the pressure in the heating system. Regents Park Plumbers are an experienced professional service.

Boiler.

All boilers will have a number that is the model and make, this is so you know what system you are fitted with, in case something goes wrong and you need to find out any more information to order spares etc. this includes any code numbers.

Maintaining the system.

A central heating system carries lots of water that is prone to causing rusty internal pipework and radiators. There is a dark muddy mass that is produced which will sit in the bottom of the radiators, reducing their efficiency and life span. Chemical additives for cleaning the system can be purchased which will also give some protection. A Regents Park Plumber can carry out maintenance and servicing schedules.

Pipework.

The pipework in these systems will usually use 15mm pipes for the radiators. Your pipes may be much bigger than this, in which case you may have an older ‘one pipe’ system, in which the water is pumped around the loop and diverted by convection to each radiator.

Combi-Boiler.

A combi boiler has no requirement for tanks and pipes to be fitted in the loft space. They tend to be a sound economical option as they will only heat the water that is used. If there is a disadvantage, it is that while the water coming from the hot tub is really hot, the flow tends to be quite slow. Ideal for smaller properties.

Circulated Water.

In some properties the water in the radiator pipes can be circulated by gravity called convection, whilst in other properties, it is circulated by the use of a pump and electric valves forcing the water through the cylinder.