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baxi boiler
Oct 28th, 2013, 3:08pm
 
on an baxi 105 e boiler I need to replace the pressure relief valve, as its leaking outside. Anyone know if I have to drain the system first? and tips will be great thanks
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Re: baxi boiler
Reply #1 - Oct 28th, 2013, 3:30pm
 
You would need to drain down at least the boiler - I am not familiar with the Baxi, but assume it would have an isolation valve on the flow and return pipework, and a drain-cock somewhere on the boiler.  You would then be able to change the PRV valve.

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Is this PRV valve 'leaking' because it has gone duff (some crap stuck to the valves seat, causing it to let by), or is it doing it's job?  Is the pressure in the system normal, or gone to high?  If it's gone too high, it could be due to a failed expansion vessel, or because mains water pressure it's finding it's way into the system via a dodgy filling loop, or a failed heat exchanger (combi DHW).

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Re: baxi boiler
Reply #2 - Oct 28th, 2013, 4:14pm
 
Not a lot to say that hasn't been said.

Set the pressure at 1.4bar then post how high it goes when you turn the heating on.

As Lec posted, you likely have an expansion vessel problem.

No point changing the PRV until you know why it failed as the new one will do the same.
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