The resurrection of Doc, bringing a 20 year old neismann Bischoff Flair back to life after 12 years off road. (131 Viewers)

[Northernraider]

Hi Tam

I think your circulation pump will be a little tiny one on the top of the expansion tanks in the wardrobe, they don't last forever but a lazy one can be started by taking it out of the tank and spinning the impeller and then back into the tanks, you are right though the whole system is very quiet, what you might be hearing under the floor is the Alde exhaust fan when it's running on gas.

I will add that there is a 3 way valve to turn the bedroom and garage circuits off.

Yes I found that valve Martin it's on the radiator at the foot of the bed

And yes I think it was the exhaust I was hearing as it was louder in the bathroom too and the exhaust escape is on the wall behind bathroom cabinet

 

[Northernraider]

You can add pink to blue but not vice versa Tam, i’d advise you as well when replacing the fluid to let Alde do it.

Reasons being the full system gets a service/overall, pressure tested and anything you don’t know, they do, and it will be thoroughly explained to you.

Admitted I take onboard what you’ve said previously regarding being in hotter climates.

They did mine in July and it’s sorted now until 2019 so peace of mind

Dare I ask how much that service is Al ?

 

[Al n Val]

Dare I ask how much that service is Al ?

You dare mate lol

I paid £290 for a full fluid change, bearing in mind my system holds 8-9 ltrs I think that’s bloody good value. They told me things about my system I didn’t even know as well as FW updating the Alde panel

 

[Langtoftlad]

I've had to turn it off as feeling sick

I know unrelated but serves as a timely reminder to check your smoke & monoxide alarms are still in date (5-10 years)...
Just mentioned it because you're talking about stuff not being touched for 12 years

 

[Northernraider]

You dare mate lol

I paid £290 for a full fluid change, bearing in mind my system holds 8-9 ltrs I think that’s bloody good value. They told me things about my system I didn’t even know as well as FW updating the Alde panel

That's better than I expected. I may well have that service done on my return to UK next spring.

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[Northernraider]

I know unrelated but serves as a timely reminder to check your smoke & monoxide alarms are still in date (5-10 years)...
Just mentioned it because you're talking about stuff not being touched for 12 years

There's none in this at present Stephen, I have a carbon monoxide alarm in amongst my stuff in garrys shed I've yet to sort through but I need to buy new smoke alarm

I want a posh one like uncle Lenny HB

 

[Al n Val]

That's better than I expected. I may well have that service done on my return to UK next spring.

You get the satisfaction that it’s been done by someone who actually knows what they’re doing Tam

Alde actually diagnosed my leaking boiler over a video call whilst in Spain last year, they changed it for a new 3030 boiler this year

 

[Flairy]

We had ours done at alde We had it bled and changed so that’s twice in 20+yearsit was closer to £400 pound.but still worth doing and I carry a spare pump,the one in the wardrobe.

 

[Emmit]

"
Now feckin Yorkshire men ...they're tight."

That's because you're too thrifty to use the right lubrication, when you're 'feckin'

Your words, not mine.

 

[Emmit]

Hey what about me with the flat cap and whippet

If you think your dogs are whippets, you've been had.

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[JockandRita]

I flushed out and changed our fluid myself, using the right amount purple G13 from Euro Car Parts, mixed with the correct ration of distilled water to give the system a minus 15 - 20 degrees protection, using a coolant hydrometer.

I always carry a spare bottle of G13 concentrate.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Hirsch]

Same up on the coast in East Riding. Diesel heater doing a grand job

Watched Grand Designs this week. Property on Flamborough Head. I do miss the wild weather up there ( )

 

[Northernraider]

"
Now feckin Yorkshire men ...they're tight."

That's because you're too thrifty to use the right lubrication, when you're 'feckin'

Your words, not mine.

I have a variety of lubricants lol

 

[L' Hobo]

I flushed out and changed our fluid myself, using the right amount purple G13 from Euro Car Parts, mixed with the correct ration of distilled water to give the system a minus 15 - 20 degrees protection, using a coolant hydrometer.

I always carry a spare bottle of G13 concentrate.

Cheers,

Jock.

Just like any anti freeze mix, it is the distilled water that is important ingredient because it has little or no oxygen and it is the reaction to oxygen that causes rust in systems.

Good Ready mixed antifreeze uses distilled water but it is available in 25ltr containers at most motor factors.

 

[Northernraider]

Watched Grand Designs this week. Property on Flamborough Head. I do miss the wild weather up there ( )

It's feckin wild here in Cornwall.... vans a rocking

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[Howard B]

Just like any anti freeze mix, it is the distilled water that is important ingredient because it has little or no oxygen and it is the reaction to oxygen that causes rust in systems.

Good Ready mixed antifreeze uses distilled water but it is available in 25ltr containers at most motor factors.

Dont you mean ions?

 

[Al n Val]

I have a variety of lubricants lol

Steady on

does Gary know

 

[JockandRita]

Good Ready mixed antifreeze uses distilled water but it is available in 25ltr containers at most motor factors.

You are corret Owen, however, to by it pre-mixed in the quantities I needed, was quite a bit dearer than buying the fluids separately.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Northernraider]

Steady on

does Gary know

Ach garry has his " brazilian" as he calls her.

He doesnae need a variety of lubricants lol.

 

[L' Hobo]

Dont you mean ions?

Do I, why?

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[L' Hobo]

You are corret Owen, however, to by it pre-mixed in the quantities I needed, was quite a bit dearer than buying the fluids separately.

Cheers,

Jock.

I understand Jock, I only added that for the convenience of people who didn't want to drag 25ltr containers about!

 

[Howard B]

Do I, why?

if its water its got oxygen in it. Distillation removed the impurities (ions/salts etc) which cause the chemical reactions.

 

[Mikey RV]

This has every chance of having been in there a good 12 years or more. But its unlikely to freeze in my ownership as I'm out of the coldest weather usually. I'll have it changed later but for now I don't want to tempt fate tampering with it as I don't know what I'm doing.

It’s about the product protecting the boiler also don’t forget. If your boiler goes kaput because of the fluid breaking down your in for a big bill. You will also be using it for hot water.

 

[Northernraider]

Just like any anti freeze mix, it is the distilled water that is important ingredient because it has little or no oxygen and it is the reaction to oxygen that causes rust in systems.

Eh?
H2o
If it had nae oxygen lol you'd be putting hydrogen in yer alde tank

 

[L' Hobo]

if its water its got oxygen in it. Distillation removed the impurities (ions/salts etc) which cause the chemical reactions.

Interesting, your right of course, if there's water, it's H2O and I knew that it removed many of the impurities and left a very pure liquid but if one removes the ions (is that both Cation & Anions) how does reaction take place if one removes the atoms?

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[G-RMPS]

Lubricants have all sorts of interesting uses. I put KY jelly on my aeroplane propellor. Flies can’t stick to it.

 

[Wanders from Glos]

Lubricants have all sorts of interesting uses. I put KY jelly on my aeroplane propellor. Flies can’t stick to it.

I've never heard it called that before

 

[L' Hobo]

I've never heard it called that before

I was just wondering if it would work on the windscreen?

 

[Wanders from Glos]

I was just wondering if it would work on the windscreen?

No problem at all, you'll be fine

 

[Minxy]

Carry the cheapest Tam, just in case, and until you're sure it's staying in the system

... or keeping the MH ...















... joking Tam, honest!

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