Real Engineer FIXING Heating, Hot Water, Leaks And Boilers.

[@colinjackson320]

Good to see you on KZbin again, you've been missed 🙂 Definitely like this kind on content.

[@HeatingGeek]

Cool. I have 3 more done and uploaded but once a week I will post them.

[@anthonygaunt8974]

I’m learning lots watching the way you diagnose things😊

[@HeatingGeek]

Good! Thats why I do it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, i appreciate it :-)

[@nathanielthomas8110]

What separates Ollie is how he fixes mechanical stuff, like the flow switch on the old Baxi. We’re all lucky he’s back.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks, I had no choice though. :-)

[@douglaughton7626]

The relay enabling the switching of the 3kw elements is a classy touch. I like it cos it’s simplicity for the end user

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks, Makes life a lot easer for them. :-)

[@HeatingGeek]

Also means we can fix it with van stock if it fails. The relays are instock screwfix jobbys

[@nickmullins1569]

Glad your Back this is what KZbin was made for absolute Legend

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-) Im glad to be back. ;-)

[@steveblanco8812]

Cheers again for taking the time Ollie much appreciated. Always enjoy watching, always learn something new. All the best

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@traian23us]

Love those contactors/relays set up

[@HeatingGeek]

They do a good job and keep it simple for us and customers.

[@Adam-tn7yk]

Great to see you back. Loved the interview on off the job.

[@HeatingGeek]

I haven't got a chance to listen to it yet. The guys were a good laugh though.

[@craigwebster7405]

Good stuff. Glad your still liking the oil work

[@HeatingGeek]

Yeah, it's still interesting at the moment.

[@freezefoot]

Great to see you doing fault finding videos on oil.Thank you.Learnt a lot on the CH pump tutorial as well. Simple if you have a logical mind...... but for the rest of us, work in progress. Thank you again.Look forward to the next.

[@HeatingGeek]

The next one is a bit of a curve ball but it's live already. :-) Im glad you like them.

[@darrenfrancis9172]

Thankyou for taking the time to edit and upload the videos, I learnt a thing or two. Very much appreciate chap

[@HeatingGeek]

No problem. Im glad you like them. :-)

[@normanboyes4983]

Good video Ollie, I enjoy your videos as you always demonstrate a first principles approach rather than throwing parts at random in the hope one gets lucky.👍😀

[@HeatingGeek]

I was never lucky at parts throwing. :-) I have tried a with certain jobs but it never works.

[@Honest_Reviewer.]

Welcome back again. Great video as always.

[@HeatingGeek]

In hope that was an honest review. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@keithbrueton]

THANKS Ollie goos to see you back

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks Keith, I remember you. How's it going?

[@Ex3t3r]

Variety is the spice of life. What ever content you have time or choose to upload others I am sure especially up and coming heating engineers will benefit by it tremendously. Keep them coming, always interesting but never dull 👍

[@HeatingGeek]

Exactly, I get bored easily so mixing it up always keeps me happier.

[@MrCarhoo]

Great work as usual, very patience and skilful

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@owencoussins]

Top bloke. One day all heating engineers will be made this way. more the same plz

[@HeatingGeek]

I will keep it up. Thanks for watching and hopefully I will have a new video every Sunday at 8pm.

[@MrKennyd1965]

Good to see you back again !

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@Brian77766]

Brilliant work and diagnostic skills which you are great at conveying to us. Keep up the great work.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks Brian, Are you an engineer?

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Appreciate your time editing and posting your videos out.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@PS-hf3tn]

Keep them coming mate. 👍🏼

[@HeatingGeek]

I will Hopefully every Sunday at 8pm

[@melvinevans9981]

Best content creator around been wondering where you been. Keep em coming, mate.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks, I wish could agree but I appreciate the comment. :-)

[@maximuswong3092]

Firevalve is built into the nonreturn valve broski.. bubble in the oil line is perfectly normal aswell, what you don't want is a continous stream of bubbles entering the line whilst the burner is running.

[@HeatingGeek]

I know the valve is a fireomatic and the handle melts. :-) But Oftec want a remote one.

[@michaelcoles6140]

Welcome back Ollie! One of the most knowledgeable and helpful plumbers out there, great content as usual.

[@HeatingGeek]

thanks you. I'll try and keep them coming.

[@mattshaw1931]

Great content and variety, thanks

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks for watching. :-)

[@nickhollyoak9023]

Love watching these videos, so informative 👏

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@davideyres955]

Nice one. I’ve got one of those pumps and as you said it should be using way more than 8 watts set on setting 3. Mine pumps a hell of a lot of water round on that setting and pulls about 45watts according to the display on the front. Going to rig up a distance sensor to the water and have it monitored by my home assistant set up so it alarms me when it’s less than or more than a certain amount.

[@HeatingGeek]

What type of sensor? And how?

[@conand1413]

Good to have you back. You been very much missed. Quick question pls can you show more about the wiring of immersion to relays and timer. Like schematic diagram would be very very helpful and much appreciated olli

[@HeatingGeek]

I will show it. I have to look it up again though. Unlike S and Y plans it isn't in my head ;-)

[@conand1413]

That would be very helpful and much appreciated Thank you

[@HeatingGeek]

@@conand1413 No worries:-)

[@melike1984]

Good to see what you been up to.

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@lekanshanu5512]

Hey Ollie We missed you man! Just done my unvented re-assessment, my 4 th . you still got that cylinder they’d love that in the training centre!😅

[@HeatingGeek]

No sorry, It went into a scrap metal bin. I didn't even think about it... What training center did you use?

[@lekanshanu5512]

Herts Energy Academy

[@HeatingGeek]

@@lekanshanu5512 I haven't used them. I will look them up. You must be local to me? I'm Cheshunt

[@EliteHydronics.]

Can't fault anything in well done. only us oil engineers watch the numbers.

[@HeatingGeek]

Nice one. Thanks for watching :-)

[@dermotleeson1348]

Blue rads loverly

[@HeatingGeek]

mmmmm. At least they could just be vented. I work with a lot of LSTs now. What a pain in the ass.

[@philb9495]

Superb keep em coming love it

[@HeatingGeek]

I'll try my best. ;-)

[@mrserviceman8795]

Hi Olli love watching your videos glad to see you back we do loads of oil in the Herts and Bucks just re done my oil with my 21 year old son who’s only taken for first time he’s doing his level 3 at college he loves doing oil he passed no problem With the wall star HRM supply the non approved fire valve but it does comply for there boilers as per there MI’s keep up the good work I also follow bobs ltd on you tube

[@HeatingGeek]

I know you can still get the valve and nonreturn as a spare but would Oftec not want a newer type fitted 1m away? I'm never too sure on Oil.

[@neilbirkett835]

Top video as usual thanks

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@alimack5489]

Good to see your keeping your Xmas decks up till next year mate. 😂 jokes aside good to have you back always enjoy watching these videos dulls the pain of what awaits me next week. 👍

[@HeatingGeek]

They are gone. :-)

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

I normally work out the outside temperture before i get an accurute co2% reading. This way when the warmer weather to the colder days can have an impact in the overall co2. This is my way of doing it.

[@HeatingGeek]

The newer Elco burners ask for that info. How do you adjust the % based on temperature? Do you carry a chart etc?

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

@@HeatingGeek I carry a chart.the grant boilers do one.

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

I'll send you a copy of the chart that I use for getting the CO2.

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

If you send us a contact email address I'll forward the graph for outside air temperature. I find it handy...

[@HeatingGeek]

@@darrenmackenzie1892 [e-mail] I appreciate it. Thanks ;-)

[@easypainterslondon]

good vid interesting how its done

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks. Painting in London must be a pain with all the parking ulez etc?

[@easypainterslondon]

night mare driving anywhere in London mate ,the boys digging the roads must be doing alright ha good videos keep them up @@HeatingGeek

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-) I hate London now. @@easypainterslondon

[@frankeewizz4826]

The F&E tank ball valve seized because the tank was not insulated correctly and also exposed sections of pipework on the mains supply to the tank, should’ve at least recommended protecting the tank or advised to change to a sealed system?

[@HeatingGeek]

Emergency insurance work. Cant offer additional work.

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Olli. Your a gas engineer wizard why r u getting your hands covered in oil when you dont need to. I do oil and gas but if i was a wizard like you on the gas i would quit oil part. Its fantastic your back i used to watch you when you where the first on you tube. Thanks

[@HeatingGeek]

I like to mix it up. Otherwise I get bored

[@yannkitson116]

Well done :)

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks

[@ericthekingthekingtheking4842]

Megaflo every other day thermal cut out goes ? Any ideas mate

[@HeatingGeek]

2 Port letting by, piped wrong, cylinder stat faulty.

[@ericthekingthekingtheking4842]

@@HeatingGeek Would a passing prv cause it to reset ?? Sorry for questions im not a plumber

[@HeatingGeek]

@@ericthekingthekingtheking4842 No a passing PRV will be a effect not a cause.

[@michaeltrimmer8899]

Did you say Gallows pump ? What is that

[@HeatingGeek]

Gallow Gun, Its linked in the description. It's a co2 gun for unblocking condense pipes.

[@danieloaken9485]

Do you put inserts into every comp fitting you have on an oil line?

[@HeatingGeek]

Yes I do. Stops them leaking and stops the olive squashing the pipe.

[@danieloaken9485]

@@HeatingGeek iv never done that. Luckily not had any issues either but Might have to start doing it. Seems more of a belt and braces way to do it 👍🏻 thanks for content mate. Been watching for years glad you’re back. Seems to be Less and less quality engineers around these days. Nice to be learning from a quality one ☝️

[@HeatingGeek]

@@danieloaken9485 Im quite new to Oil, about 3 years. I do almost anything though. I try not to shy away from weird jobs (like Boats). :-)

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

The warranty of the cylinder will niw be voided because theres a clip being screwed on the surface. I use to do the same until customer had issues with a cylinder and when it went ahead to claim for a new cylinder they said the warranty was voided because there was a clip screwed to the face... So annoying but it looks neat i think anyway.

[@HeatingGeek]

Our supplier wouldn't let a manufacturer take the piss like that. Also I have never had a faulty stainless cylinder (Yet). Has it happened to you before?

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

@@HeatingGeek I had the incoming joint leaking.....

[@HeatingGeek]

@@darrenmackenzie1892 Thats shitty. Surely they test the cylinders before they sell them?? I have been lucky so far. I had a couple of copper cylinders leak before. Long long time ago though

[@LT-nd3ov]

Anyone who has their xmas tree lights left on flash is for the watching lol

[@HeatingGeek]

The children decide what settings and decorate the tree. I just drag the thing in and out if the house.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

combination valves have a port on them for expansion and i always try to get the vessel as close as possible so the dead leg police don't get all upset about it

[@HeatingGeek]

Most do but not all. Some of them are only the balanced cold and are the wrong side of the non-return. :-)

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Tiger loop required if the burner is higher than the tank? Remove the check valve andcreplacecwith tiger loop and job done.

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

I always use heltite on oil fittings....

[@HeatingGeek]

These don't ask for a tiger loop.

[@HeatingGeek]

@@darrenmackenzie1892 So do I. You can see it on the case of the boiler after I put it back together,

[@mrmackey1119]

What "gun" did you say you would have had to use on the vent? on the first job with the F E tank?

[@milkyporridge5929]

I heard it as galo gun? Guessing its a compressed air kinda thing for unblocking feed

[@HeatingGeek]

Yes a gallo gun. amzn.to/48T1Byy

[@b1h2u3p4]

You should look for bubbles if you see the bubbles does that mean it is blocked the cold feed or does this gallo gun can block the cold feed.

[@HeatingGeek]

If you get the bubbles come up the cold feed it means you have unblocked it. :-) The Co2 from the Gallow gun has pushed through any blockage and is coming back up the cold feed. I hope that helps

[@b1h2u3p4]

@@HeatingGeek thanks

[@simonstones1918]

What’s a gallow gun? 🤔

[@HeatingGeek]

It is this : amzn.to/3HAaC3X It just pressurises the system to 200psi and will unblock the cold feed if it's recently blocked. :-)

[@simonstones1918]

@@HeatingGeek mate, could it be used to unblock an air lock on heating or domestic water? I’m thinking where I might use one. 🤔

[@HeatingGeek]

I don't know, Its putting more air in so probably not the best solution. But never say never

[@Purebeltersteve]

That oil burner had a firevalve. That wheel valve as they are called in the game is what was used as a firevalve. Thats why its in the box, but ideally you would want a new firevalve outside as the wheel valve wont do anything because its not away from the unit 😂😂

[@HeatingGeek]

Thats what I meant. I know the handle melts off. 🙂

[@Purebeltersteve]

@@HeatingGeek i know you knew. Dont know how much room is in there but maybe put a tigerloop in there as i think that air in line would be a constant issue. Never actually worked on one of those burners in side of house wall, so i dont know if your allowed to mess with box

[@HeatingGeek]

I don't know either tbh. I just have to get them going and can sell anything. Just get um going and off I go.

[@zulfqarali905]

Hi ollie keep it up you are doing a great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery

[@HeatingGeek]

I will keep doing them if people keep watching them

[@theorgazoid4918]

The old it was working last night. Gas meter capped off. 😂 why mate

[@danielfisher-gh8el]

Why does your logo look the same as heat geek?

[@HeatingGeek]

I don't know, ask him. ;-)

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

I've never seen gallo gun?!

[@HeatingGeek]

Used a lot on aircon

[@HeatingGeek]

amzn.to/48T1Byy I can see a lot of people asking :-)

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Hi. R u still working on your own or have set up a bigger business??

[@HeatingGeek]

I had the bigger business before youtube. Why?

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

@@HeatingGeek just asking because of you great knowledge and experience from your videos you could do so much... Why that impressive it would be nice to know a little about your business you had before you tube the pros and the nos of a business growing. Cheers for answering back I'm honored!

[@HeatingGeek]

I did talk about it on the podcast I was on. If they invite me back we can go into more detail.

[@mrserviceman8795]

I know what your saying oftec being oftec would probably say remote fire valve but they would also say follow mi’s So who or what do we follow lost lol😂

[@HeatingGeek]

Im not sure... I wonder what the Wallstar current manual says? I will actually look it up now because I want to know.

[@julianhawker7672]

Its not uncommon to see a small amount of air bubbles in a wallstar clear flexi, even if theres no air leaks on the supply! 11.5 is a bit near the knuckle for co2 on that, in the real world! I would not go beyond 11, remember that ambient air temp in winter is much cooler and in boiling hot summer on DHW that co2 will rise and bring you near the danger zone for a soot-up. After a soot up: You might see a slight yellow tinge on your smoke paper, this will disappear in a few days, If I have any doubts , I will slightly over air and return in a few days to reset combustion properly once the last of the crud has burned off and paper is clean. HTH, as i've learned some usefull gas stuff off you. 👍

[@HeatingGeek]

I know the newer Elco burners (low Nox)require you to set using ambient air temps. Do you use a table from them of just knock 0.5% off?

[@julianhawker7672]

@@HeatingGeek 0.5% is a good rule of thumb if manufacturer doesn't spec in literature. Im not a big fan of the Elco but they do seem to burn very clean. I have the old Brigon slide rule in my oil kit box, this is a hold-over from "wet kit" days before electronic measurement came in (yes I've been playing this game a long time....) Its handy to compensate for outside temps and it even does stack loss. HTH.

[@HeatingGeek]

I already replied to you but it didn't come up. I had a search for the Briton slide rule and it's still sold but cost 40+ quid for a bit of cardboard (by the looks of it). I will wait until i see it on eBay. :-)

[@deanchapple1]

Would be nice to see how you wired those relays.

[@HeatingGeek]

It was really tight in that box so It looked messy and would have been hard to explain. I will try and do it next time.

[@deanchapple1]

@@HeatingGeekcool no worries. 😌

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@HeatingGeek]

Thanks :-)

[@dermotleeson1348]

Got a new van bud?

[@HeatingGeek]

Yeah, had it over a year now.

[@dermotleeson1348]

That's cool are you still self employed?

[@HeatingGeek]

@@dermotleeson1348 Yeah, I have a few other guys working with me now. :-)

[@dermotleeson1348]

Yea saw you interview on KZbin with the two other lads can't remember but nice to hear stuff about you getting in the industry and what your up to now, I wish you all the best for the futures my friend, God bless

[@HeatingGeek]

@@dermotleeson1348 Thanks :-)