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How to reduce flow rate needed to turn on hot water?
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.55 PM
We have a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25i boiler that was fitted around a year ago. Very good compared to our old 1980s boiler but only problem is that the tap has to be nearly fully open to get the boiler to start heating the water. Is there any way to reduce the flow needed for the boiler to start heating the water? Getting sick of either wasting loads of water or doing the dishes cold! Thank you.
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4 Answers
PlumbHer
Rating: 5 out of 5
Unfortunately that is how a combi boiler works, you will not really be able to over come that problem you have to have your tap open fully to call the boiler to come on.
Answered10 December 2020
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PPE PLUMBING
Rating: 5 out of 5
You should get to water board company depends where you live (eg: Thames Water) to come or sends you free of charge (Aerators to reduce out water flow rate from your taps.
PPE Plumbing.
Answered31 December 2020
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Westyorkshire plumbing and bathroom
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Hi. Your boiler should have a pre heat setting. This means that your boiler will heat the water inside every 5mins or so. As the water inside will be up to temperature all the time. Less cold water will be wasted. Hope this helps
Answered31 December 2020
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Gheorghe Negrea Marian
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, unfortunately that is how a combi boiler works, you will not really be able to over come that problem you have to have your tap open fully to call the boiler to come on .
Answered3 January 2021
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