So about 2 weeks ago we started to experience issues with our boiler, it started losing pressure when it was off and we had to keep topping it up. My partner's friend is a gas engineer and he came to investigate. After a few days of detective work, they both came to the conclusion that there was a leak in the pipes. Oh dear! After pulling up the hardwood floor and digging into the concrete, we found the source of the leak. As you can see from the pipes, it looks like there was a leak before and they just patched it up. The pipes are also very old and damaged. So at the weekend new pipes were fitted and we have our heating back up and running again. There is still a few pipes and radiators to sort but the majority is done. And the good news, our 5 year old boiler is still in good condition!!
I'm glad it all turned out okay. We had a gas leak a few years ago in our basement. It took professionals to find it. We could smell it, but couldn't figure out where it was coming from. I'm glad it all turned out okay. It's no fun when things like that happen.
ReplyDeleteMe too especially since it has been so cold here just now! It really isn't fun at all! Thanks :-D
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ReplyDeleteGood thing you have a friend who could help.
Yes I am so glad of that. Thanks :-D
Delete..bad and good news. Stat warm and well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom, I fully intend to! :-D
DeleteThat should assure that the rest of your winter is warm and cozy--at least inside your house.
ReplyDeleteOh totally. Not outside though haha! :-D
DeleteA bit of good news is good
ReplyDeleteIt is a win! Thanks Christine :-D
DeleteGlad you got it sorted right away. With this cold snap it's nice to stay warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteMe too, glad to have it in this cold weather :-D Thanks Bill :-D
DeleteWOW! I'm sure glad to hear all is working again and y'all are keeping warm. Great detective work finding that leak!
ReplyDeleteThanks Terry. We all got there in the end! :-D
DeleteHandy friend is useful
ReplyDeleteOh I agree. Thanks :-D
DeleteUy es terrible cuando e so pasa. te mando un un beso.
ReplyDeleteIt really is, thankfully better now. Thanks :-D
DeleteSo pleased all turned out well.
ReplyDeleteThe last thing you need in this present cold weather is problems with your heating.
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Thanks Jan. Yes exactly in this cold weather. Never happens in summer eh! :-D
DeleteAll's well that ends well!
ReplyDeleteSo very true. Thanks :-D
DeleteWith a house there is always something. Glad that this debacle had a happy ending, Ananka.
ReplyDeleteOh there is! Nightmare! So glad too! Thanks David :-D
DeleteNot a good time to lose your heat. I'm glad it worked out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill. The totally wrong time!!!!
DeleteDear Ananka! I am glad that everything is fine with your pipes now. It is good that there are people who can help replace old pipes with new ones.
ReplyDeleteYes it is good to have him a friend. Thanks Irina :-D
DeleteI'm glad the problem has been solved. It must be very hard to spend these months in Scotland without heating.
ReplyDeleteNot great Fernando, so cold. Though my part of Scotland isn't as cold as the north of the country! Thanks :-D
DeleteGreat to hear your partner's friend was able to spot the problem. And, most importatly, your old boiler still works :-)
ReplyDeleteSo glad Giorgio. Yes that is win! Thanks :-D
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