Worcester-Bosch 8000 repressure question (leak related)

[deepblue]

Currently have a 11yr old Ideal Plus35 Combi in the loft of a 3 bed bungalow serving 6 rads + UFH in lounge/kitchen. Had problems with leaks and pressure drops to boilers resulting in new mains supply pipe plus digging up internal floors. Still have pressure loss of c. 0.5 bar over 2 weeks in winter.

Intending to replace the boiler with a Worcester Bosch Life System 8000 as the Ideal Plus is always breaking down. One question: is the 'auto repressure' on this boiler an option that can be turned off? The reason I ask is that I do not want to 'mask' the low pressure problem we have (if it is another leak in the system).

According to what I read, it is 99% likely that we still have a leak in the system pipes (as opposed to the boiler - which has been checked for leaks, PRV etc etc many times),

Any advice gratefully received, thanks!

 

[SJB060685]

No one else has commented yet so I will put this out there. I had a look at this particular units manual and I couldn’t see anything saying that it could be turned off but the manual did state to use it manually or automatically so I imagine it is possible. The manual also stated it will prevent frequent topping up if it detects abnormal pressure drops, like a leak.
I’m an oil burner technician by trade so really am not familiar with gas appliances. Hopefully someone has trained will be along short or after work. You could always contact Worcester yourself to find out for sure.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes just unplug the auto filling loop

 

[hometech]

Yes just unplug the auto filling loop

I take this approach with warning lights and sirens, just disconnect from the system becuase if they can't do their job then they won't bother you

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It’s an optional kit so shouldn’t do if it does you should be able to disable them in the menu

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

It's an optional extra, the boiler just comes with the standard easy link filling loop. You have to pay extra to upgrade to the automatic loop.

 

[deepblue]

Yes just unplug the auto filling loop

Thanks Shaun.

 

[deepblue]

It's an optional extra, the boiler just comes with the standard easy link filling loop. You have to pay extra to upgrade to the automatic loop.

Thanks PorkChop

 

[Jerry]

Find the leak before you do anything major. Its either in the boiler or not in the boiler. After that, make the appropriate decision.