Main Eco Compact Installation | Full Tutorial

[@asifarshad6423]

Been waiting on this 1, as always quality video! Great content, have heard these Boilers are real good. Thanks for sharing br 👌✅💯

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yes good boilers I fit these every week 👍🏻

[@andyr2011ar]

Just found you. Enjoyed your video. Cracking job. Following mate.

[@ondarae642]

Great video, helped me to find the water inlet to re-pressure the boiler, as I over vented the radiators, and the boiler went off just at the weekend when I couldn't get any help. So massive thanks.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

No problem!! - I also have made a shorter video just for increasing pressure if you search other vids

[@ondarae642]

@@PlumbingDoctors Will do, and thanks again.

[@saidahmed410]

Thanks brother. I like your all video. Very helpful video for me as a new Gas engineer. 👏👍😊

[@imaginehomes3871]

Thanks for the installation vid. I got a PCB for a Vaillant Ecotec 831 for £75 and fan for £110 all fitted for £80 and it's been running for years since. Didn't need a new boiler. I do always have Main Eco Compact Combi or system as replacments.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Landlard had enough and wanted new boiler so i replaced ;) - i love repairing tho

[@rajeshbangera6149]

Thanks for your detailed video. Its definitely helps new comers. Cheers

[@PlumbingDoctors]

No problem 👍🏼

[@nkhalid677]

Great video as I’m new gas engineer very helpful

[@sodig876]

Good video 👍 proper real world work. Not fitted a Baxi combi since the Netatec! days Will definitely consider it now not many boilers come with brass components inside nowadays.👍

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Thanks mate.. Ive come across a few Netatecs they have the gas valve which is adjustable from the display.. I fit these everyweek and not had any major issues and the build quailty it great 👍 well worth the money 😎

[@theetheeyog9878]

Good work pal there are other chanel they don't wont to show as much detail as you do when it comes to fixing boilers

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Thanks buddy! Im just trying to help share some knowledge

[@lalaji92]

Best video ever so clear welldone bro keep it up ma sha Allah

[@DaBriars]

Love your channel Best on KZbin by far Thanks for sharing

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Thanks 😊

[@neilbirkett835]

Love the videos, keep em coming.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Every sunday at 4pm 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@darrenowen3338]

Excellent, informative video. Thank you.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurentiudaniellobont625]

Very nice and good video!!!! All the best !!!!

[@simonhelps302]

When cutting flue for example. One mark for measurement....then wrap a piece of paper snug and inline( quick to do) then run marker around paper 100% square everytime.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Nice 👌

[@rayc1503]

Btw the flue's supposed to be dead on straight out the wall. The flume exhaust already has condensate fallback built in. At baxi training they said with the main eco compact the back top casing can be trimmed off to accept vertical pipework. It's why they come with the vertical pipe bracket in the box. Simple boilers to install 👍🏼

[@PlumbingDoctors]

I did not know you could put the flues on straight 🤔 Ive always put them on an angle.. & Yep ive heard about cutting the back casing so you can pipe behind 👍🏻

[@rayc1503]

@@PlumbingDoctors bro look at the flue itself the exhaust plume isn't death on centre. It's towards the top of the flue. This is to account for condensate fallback. Great upload 👍🏼

[@parvizahmadi298]

Thank you, very informative. helped me a lot.

[@mohammedrafiq3052]

Very good video just to point out if you want to run pipe work from behind boiler I think they do a bracket that will allow you to do that

[@SilatFanTV]

Thanks for this. Quick question. Ive got low water pressure and need to turn both blue knobs open. My second blue knob (on the right) has been installed in such a way that when I try turn it fully open its stopped by the bigger black knob behind it. Im assuming incorrect installation. Am I safe to turn the black knob to allow me to turn the blue knob? What can I do? Thanks

[@PlumbingDoctors]

twist the blue knob around or try closing the black knob but may not let water into the system

[@javed3006]

Very helpful video for new student thank you

[@ShadowRealmBrosikles]

Very helpful video Waseem bahi I’m new in this game and learning a lot from your videos

[@imaginehomes3871]

You can pipe upwards with the stand off bracket. Also need to pipe 28mm off the back of the boiler for anything above about 35000 btu or friction losses cause slower heating, Can come out straight into 22mm and up to 28mm with a 28mm elbow. Just run the 28mm until the rest of the system is less than 35,000 btu then drop to 22mm. The stand off bracket (if you need it) is for 22mm or 28mm pipes. On the Baxi 600/800 you need the stand off for 28mm. Most people think it's 22mm only just because that's on the back of the boiler but that's wrong. The 22mm pipe causes 99% of the restriction so 28mm relieves this and the flow rates and heat up times are massively better. Below 35000 btu it's okay for 22mm. I also use full bore rad valves (14mm internal bore that open up to 14mm)..

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Good info about the pipe sizing but very rarely do i need to use anything larger than 22mm as i work on Small - Mid size houses

[@ArifPolicewala]

Good job Waseem. Made the look easy.❤

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Thank you 😊

[@dinosauraccounts1411]

Excellent video. Please make a video on a full service for these eco compacts

[@PlumbingDoctors]

👍

[@DannysGandB]

On the back of the pcb cover it tells you how long the electrical cable connections need to be cut to

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yep your right but i never use it

[@MartyJones]

Hey mate great video! I have this boiler and I’m certain the fuse has gone on the circuit (already replaced 3amp electrical) can a standard 2amp 2mm fast blow be used? Or is it a specific size for this boiler?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yes change the fast blow it may be 1amp or higher

[@MultiOutdoorman]

#3. Let's not forget to electrically isolate the mains supply. Fuse in pocket. And fill the kettle for a brew before you begin !

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Come on 👍🏽

[@hamzaparvais3948]

Thank you extremely knowledgeable Great

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Your welcome

[@mchagh9594]

Great video . I have the same one . But i have no idea how to switch the boiler off . I only put in on min . But it seems to me that the boiler is always on

[@PlumbingDoctors]

You can only switch these off via the fuse spur but they use no gas if there is no demand for heating or hot water so no need really to switch off

[@mchagh9594]

@@PlumbingDoctors thank you so much for getting back to me . I was concerned as the fan seems to be working all day and night and i was thinking the gas is been consumed.

[@snagright1300]

Clean work bro even in that tight space

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Thanks bro 😎

[@snagright1300]

Plumbing Doctors will you be releasing magnacleanse video bro? Couldnt find it on your page 😅

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Check the baxi vid with magnacleanse 🙄

[@snagright1300]

Plumbing Doctors ahh sick i found it 😅 thanks bro keep up the good work helps us learn new methods of worker smarter!

[@PlumbingDoctors]

👍🏻👍🏻 more vids to come bro😎

[@jazzifte]

Broski what a wicked video. Ive jist had one installed and the heater symbol flashes and the pump runs constantly with no heating or water demad and advise bro

[@Telstar_1]

Does this boiler have a pre-heat for hot water setting that keeps the boiler on intermittently? If so, where is this function turned on/off? Thanks.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Nope it doesn’t

[@bobbys9252]

thanks for the video ,I've got one question which i saw 2 other people also ask this question but no replay given exactly about this .The question is 2 days ago someone install this boiler for me but it is always humming during day and night even thought not using hot water or central heating but still humming all the time, so could you please tell me and other readers what is that humming sound coming out of boiler? Is it normal or something need to done? Thanks

[@PlumbingDoctors]

No idea best to call installer back out or call Baxi to come and take a look

[@ram64man]

I miss your videos sir, please bring them back soon

[@PlumbingDoctors]

👍🏽 thanks bro

[@londonertiger7725]

Good vid brother, I have this boiler for 2 years. Its been generally ok, had 1 warranty claim, slight leak above diverter valve. Some critcism, the display needs a LED light when in operation, more intuitive info on display would have been ideal (see vokera evolve ), limited controls as leave all to thermostat. Could have done with pre heat like older models, the left hand side blue lever is too stiff.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

The led is bang on - shows you what you need to know. That left lever is always stiff not sure why

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

Can I ask is there a glass fuse in the connector block to protect the MCB many thanks

[@PlumbingDoctors]

I believe so

[@Juandan59]

Great vid, does the outside flue have to angle down? I get water dripping from the bottom of the boiler when it rains sometimes only when wind blows a certain way.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Slight fall back to boiler yes

[@murtazahussain4054]

Thanks for the video just a quick question 🙋‍♂️. When it came to the wiring you skipped over it real quick and didn’t show the wiring on the thermostat. If I am correct the live and neutral connect via the boiler along with the switched live and common back to the thermostat.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

yes thats i how do it but can be done different

[@MohammedAli-lb3en]

Great video 👍

[@peterfido8735]

Great informative video 👌 I'm looking for a 30kw combi boiler at the moment! My question is , what make and model combi would you recommend in the purchase price range of up to around £850 ?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

This boiler in 30KW

[@soyebmankda8387]

Great video needed a magna clean and shock arrestor always test the systems water before install may need flushing or cleanse

[@PlumbingDoctors]

We did flush the system and landlord did not want to pay for the shock arrestor so 🤷‍♂️

[@emekaABC]

Mr Gods sent !! well done ....HW

[@mistaceali1177]

Excellent video bro 👍🏽

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Thanks bro

[@Fizzy01166]

Amazing content. Really helping me out since being qualified. Can you do an in depth vid of power flushing. And keep up with the normal content. Jzk

[@riazulhaq6211]

Excellent informative video

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@222rimantas]

I did twice as you instructed, but the boiler did not activate for me. Cold water is running and the radiator is cold.

[@Razz60]

Brilliant video bro thanks

[@faridratni6799]

ما شاء الله Brother excellent video one thing I don't understand why did you put drain off in flow and return because I put 22mm cap for easy powerflash in future!!! What do you think

[@PlumbingDoctors]

I put the drain off on both flow and returns to make future maintenance easier & aslo makes draining up stairs circuit easier 😉 If the system was to be powerflushed in the future they can do it from the magnetic filter elbows 👍🏻

[@earthling2022]

At 18:37 , the double spin, I spun the tap one and got an error code ( which was better than nothing at that stage - as the boiler wouldn’t function!) Double spun the radiator one and it all started working ! thanks for your video 👍🏽

[@PlumbingDoctors]

😉

[@kuldhup4746]

At 18:37 , the double spin, I spun the tap one and got an error code ( which was better than nothing at that stage - as the boiler wouldn’t function!)

[@kuldhup4746]

yes

[@lunedog794]

You know the heating mode symbol (radiator)? Is it normal for it to be flashing?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

When the heating is on yes

[@happyslapper07]

Can't wait for this video also can you do a video on a condensate soakaway I've look on KZbin over the Internet there is so video showing anyone fitting one thanks

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Soak aways are very easy just follow instructions on the bag and make sure you use limestones

[@happyslapper07]

@@PlumbingDoctors hi thanks for replying yeah I fitted one this week followed the instructions just wanted to make sure it was right as I've never seen anyone fitting one I did use limestone around it so am sure it will be ok. Any chance you could do video on soldering I can solder the joint I tend to over solder is the vertical joints top part of fitting is alright just the underneath one I tend to over solder as am worried there is not enough sucked up into fitting.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yes i will make one in the future 👍🏻 with soldering there is no shortcut to experience, the more you do the better you will get 😉

[@2009bager]

Does the condensing pipe outside required do isolation?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Nope

[@Hussain-ch3pr]

Salaam bro, when I turn the rad temp down, the lowest it goes to is 25 degrees and not zero. Can this be rectified?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Walaykum aslaam wa rahmaulahi wa barakathu - nah you cant just turn off from room stat

[@1Monaghan]

Love these boiler install videos. Great work. How does the inner flue seal when being pushed into the elbow? Do you Leave it a little bit longer than the outer flue and it pushes inside the elbow?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

No with these boilers you cut the inner flue the same size as outer flue 👍🏻

[@PlumbingDoctors]

The flue elbow has two rubber seals: large seal for outer flue and small one for inner flue ✌🏼

[@rayc1503]

No white should of the flue Should be visible on the outside. 👊🏼

[@krystopcosek764]

How about the main electricity wire less than 25mm from gas pipe? ( ID?)

[@bahiaharjinder]

Nice demo thanks Job done 👍

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Thanks

[@juberkjahmed2508]

Hi, do you have to put 300ml water inside the flue

[@PlumbingDoctors]

I believe baxi want you to do it yes

[@jsmid]

Good video keep them coming

[@Shah-uw7pc]

How did you manage to set the minimum heating setting to '00'. My own only allows it to go down to '25'. Is there a setting on the PCB?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Nope just turn the dial to min

[@ashokrawal3820]

Great. Video, thanks

[@happyslapper07]

Great video thanks for showing install could you show a little more detail when you measure the flue I know its from the outside wall then is it to the front edge of the flue the black turret bit. Also there is a regulation regarding the condensate discharge to outside needs to be lagged using waterproof lagging there is a kit you can buy called condensate pro.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yep im aware of that thanks 👍🏻

[@happyslapper07]

@@PlumbingDoctors also you need an air break in the condensate pipe as its going into a stack pipe to prevent back feed into boiler. The fall is not correct as there is a flat spot where water could freeze.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

I'll have a look into the air break but its never froze even with the old boiler so 🤷

[@joncoke8208]

@@happyslapper07 you only need an air break if going into a down pipe 🤗

[@happyslapper07]

@@joncoke8208 good practice to put air break in as I've been to boiler breakdown where stack pipe blocked and backed into boiler full of piss and shit so I would put air break on stack pipe.

[@StillLookingForHelp]

Hi brother. I have this boiler fitted new but it feels like it’s always on. It’s always humming and radiators get warm when someone is having a bath. I don’t have a themostat on it. Is there a way to turn it off

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Remove the yellow link

[@StillLookingForHelp]

@@PlumbingDoctors thanks for the reply. I’m really sorry but what’s the yellow link

[@Rycka9]

Is it ok to keep the same flue from Worcester boiler for main eco?

[@cathyoshea3844]

Excellent video lads, well done. What about the inhibitor? I'm sure you added to the system.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Absolutely

[@grahamwilson2748]

Great video very informative and a great boiler I notice in the installation manual it mentions adding 300ml of water via the flue outlet is this something you do?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Sometimes when i remember lol

[@mightyswift]

I've just had one of these boilers installed for £1,800. Would you say that's a fair price??? How much would a baxi 800 cost??? Cheers 👍

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Everyone has their own prices and it depends on loads of different factors... As long as your happy with the job that's what really matters

[@1981shafi]

Hi. Great video. Can I ask what merchant you use? All the ones near me have sold out.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Cov plumbing

[@alistonpereira3493]

What's the best setting for hot water and radiatiors.. thanks

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Depends on size of rads but i usually set: HW: 50 CH: 65

[@iftakharmohammed1942]

Very helpful

[@ismailbhayat6801]

Well explanation

[@PlumbingDoctors]

👍🏼

[@reliabill87]

Brilliant install but does the flue not need to be screwed in from both sides of the flue elbow?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

👍🏻 Yes it does but i did not record it..

[@reliabill87]

Ah that's awesome, usually they are quite awkward, would of been good to see if you had any techniques.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Check the baxi 800 vid as i show it in that video.. Use the right screw head and also its easier if you drill a pilot hole with a metal bit first 👍🏻

[@koskesh360]

Hi mate, I recently just had this boiler fitted. it is working fine, but how does the warranty work? is it with my local plumber who installed it, or the the company Main ? thanks.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

The warranty is with Baxi. Any issues give Baxi a call directly but make sure you have all paperwork and it gets serviced every year

[@simoncarpenter9119]

Top video cheers.

[@macpatel7810]

Hi. Great video again. Looks like a nice job.. Just a small question.. did you power flush the system? Is it necessary on a new boiler install or is there no need ? Is it required for the manufacturers warranty? Thanks in advance.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yep we flush all systems when fitting a new boiler and yes it's required by all manufacturers (they want system water to be clean) 👍🏻

[@macpatel7810]

@@PlumbingDoctors ok great.. just wondered as I did not notice you doing it on this one. I must have missed you mentioning it if you did. Do you use a magna cleanse through the filter connections with boiler running or a regular power flush machine? Cheers

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Nope i did not mention it in the video either and it depends on how dirty the system is but usually i use the Magnacleanse Flush 👍🏻unless system is very old and dirty.

[@macpatel7810]

@@PlumbingDoctors makes good sense. Thanks

[@jazdhaliwal2213]

Really good video

[@PlumbingDoctors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

What could be the problem if you turn it on at the fuse spair and it doesn’t light up

[@boigoe]

Ho brother at the beginning of the video...the installation pipe, nuts and filling loop kit can all that be bought separately as a kit

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yes it can

[@boigoe]

@@PlumbingDoctors wher from and how much roughly

[@WeShowMemes537]

Have u put any screw to the flue elbow?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yea

[@davidhenderson9893]

Great video, Is the flue connection on top of the boiler and the flue connection itself out the wall just a push-fit fitting(s)? No sealant needed?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Yep just push fit just lube the seals up before pushing it together

[@davidhenderson9893]

@@PlumbingDoctors Can you do a video on the procedure you go through when isolating the gas to a property? Ie. As in more than just turning the lever valve off, or do you just leave it at that? Love your videos 👍

[@PlumbingDoctors]

You should carry out a tightness test before turning the gas off

[@davidhenderson9893]

@@PlumbingDoctors If you could do a video of that, that would be great, Ps. Qualified plumber, not just some bloke chancing my arm ha 👍

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Are you Gas Safe?

[@abchannel3737]

Excellent

[@kamranraja9197]

Good video please share link in when installing a vaillant boiler

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Subscribe to channel and you will see it when it gets dropped

[@paulstevens5329]

I find the rear nut on the gas connection always slightly leaks for some reason .

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Ive never had that issue but a bit of jointing compound should sort that ;)

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

What if it dose not light up when your turn it on

[@mihaelaghita1612]

Hi if it's showing E110 what should I do?

[@222rimantas]

How to connect the Eco Compact boiler when the refill is over ?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Im not sure what you mean sorry brother

[@222rimantas]

@@PlumbingDoctors I top up everything, everything is fine, but the boiler does not turn on, what should I press? What is the buttons sequence?

[@waseemkhaliq933]

Brother what fault codes did it have .also what do you do with this when you take it out I could do with this for spares for my vaillant 😀

[@PlumbingDoctors]

I can't remember as the job was done in December🙄 I strip all parts from my old boilers and scrap everything.. i don't ever use 2nd hand parts when repairing boilers 👍🏻 but i do keep some screws and other bits for stock

[@barrydoherty636]

Well done.

[@jasonoliver9549]

Basically great video Basically nice job guys Basically

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Basically basically comment

[@UmarKhan-ww8jl]

Brother I need to install a new boiler in London please give me your details ?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

I don't travel that far sorry bro

[@ashrafpatel3191]

My new main boiler 133 error how to solve

[@Shah-uw7pc]

Was that a volt free connection for the thermostat?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

At the boiler its 230V

[@stevefletcher8157]

I'm having one of these installed for £1.800. Straight swap for ideal logic . Is £1800 a reasonable price?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

yes

[@davebayliss3142]

Brill vlog 👏👏

[@billyoneputt1839]

What was wrong with the vaillant? All parts still available

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Customer did not want to repair

[@leetaaprayzaanio4751]

How come you've fit the boiler onto a combustible wooden surface? Isn't that against Gas Safe regulations?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Nope it's fine

[@bobgibb2781]

I had one installed today . Heating working fine , hot water fine . Switched it off at the socket . Switched it back on and it's completely dead . Nothing on the display .I've held the reset button down for various lengths of time , nothing . What have I done wrong ?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Check to see if you have power at board or at socket

[@yasreh5845]

Aslamoalaikum.hope you and your family are well ameen. Iv been watching your old videos been waiting for new context.above all hope everything is ok with you.

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Wa alaikum as-salam - just busy at the moment

[@yasreh5845]

@@PlumbingDoctors jazakAllah for reply.im happy you are ok. Im on training few more jobs left for my portfolio your videos help me alot.👍

[@willpierce2171]

Can you pipe up the back on these?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

If you remove the plate at the back you can but i went on a Baxi Training course last week and asked this question to the tutor and said its not allowed and can invalidate warranty But before that my local rep told me it was fine to remove the plate... 😕

[@Shah-uw7pc]

Good video

[@roderickthomas116]

well presented 👍🏾

[@PlumbingDoctors]

👍🏼

[@Dabayare]

The Main Compact 30K in my area is now £700 but the gas engineer quoted me £2600 for installation. Is that fair?

[@PlumbingDoctors]

Depends on the job we usually charge around £1700 for a standard main combi swap

[@Dabayare]

@@PlumbingDoctors I had a similar boiler with the same connections and outlets. I found one who quoted me £1800 for a Baxi 800. So my gut feelings worked.