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Worcester combi boiler losing pressure & water through o/flow

6 year old Worcester combi boiler losing water out of overflow pipe and consequently water pressure reduces to zero.

Heating and Hot water working as normal

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  • cliffschris Jan 20, 2009

    I've got a brand new Worcester combi boiler. It's great except it keeps loosing pressure, drops from 1.5 to 0 in a week. Can't find any visible leaks but have a concrete floor under laminate downstairs, I can't possible have it all dug up just in case there is a leak underneath. Is there anyway I can tell for definate if any underfloor pipes are leaking? My plumber has been back and he's checked rads for air in them and leaks. Also the pipe which goes outside if here is blow off and all was OK. Now he is stumped. Help!

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Having the same problem and its a new bolier. thanks , adriano.

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