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ESI Programmer Guide

ESI Programmer guide The ESI wireless programmable room thermostat rESRTP4RF+ is an easy to install and use Wireless 7 Day, 5/2 Day or 24 Hr Programmable Room Thermostat which offers four or six time and temperature changes each day, with different programmes available for weekdays and for weekends. It is designed to provide automatic time and temperature control of heating…

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Frozen Condensate Pipe

What is a condensate pipe? A condensate pipe carries condensation from your boiler to your outside drain. It’s usually a white or grey plastic pipe that travels from your boiler through the wall directly outside where your boiler is located. During cold weather, the condensation in this pipe may freeze and cause a blockage causing the condensation to back up into…

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Boiler Pressure Explained

What should your pressure be?  The ideal boiler pressure should be between 1 to 1.5 bars on your pressure gauge when your heating is switched off. Around 2 bars is a normal pressure level when your boiler is active/heating up. Anything below 0.5 is too low and must be replaced.  Is Your Boiler Pressure Too High Or Low? Sometimes it…

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Central Heating Controls Explained: How to Use Your Boiler

Central heating controls are often puzzling but they’re essential for efficiently managing the heating and hot water supply in your home. It may seem simple to some, but knowing how to manage the controls properly can improve energy efficiency in your home and save you tons of money on bills. You never know, you might just learn something new along…

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A guide to types of boilers – which is right for your home?

Choosing the perfect boiler for you and your home can be a bit of a headache. What seems to be an expensive white box stuck on your wall that, as if by magic, keeps your living room warm. With so many different types, sizes, and models -  finding the right one is confusing to say the least. We’re always looking…

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Is Your Boiler Not Working? 10 Most Common Causes of a Broken Boiler

A boiler breakdown is no laughing matter and can be chaotic for any household. They’re inconvenient and can cause all sorts of stressful problems especially during the cold winter months. This guide will tell you the ten most common broken boiler problems. This should help you decide whether or not it’s a problem you can fix yourself or if you…

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Water leaking from your boiler? What to do

You’ve spotted a leak and you need to do something - but what? A puddle of water randomly appearing on your carpet can be a bit scary, but sometimes it’s no biggie. It doesn’t mean your entire house needs demolishing and rebuilding - but it’s certainly a sign that something isn’t quite right with your boiler.   This guide should tell…

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