A boiler must have the correct pressure for the water to circulate effectively around the property. Boilers typically have a pressure gauge with a needle pointing from zero to four. For the majority of systems, the pressure gauge should be between 1 and 2 bars (this is often marked as a green area on the […]
Boiler Issues & Repairs
What is a Radiator Valve?
Installing new central heating, a new boiler or even just new radiators is a great way to improve the efficiency of your heating and the comfort and distribution around your premises of heat but a lot of the performance of the radiators is based around the radiator valves you select. Not something the standard person […]
Need to reset your boiler?
A central heating system without a boiler is a human without a brain or a heart! Basically it’s not ideal and is almost pointless. Many modern appliances may “lockout” as a safety feature where there is a potential fault, this is also one of the first things to try (as with most items) if your […]
If your Gas Boiler isn’t working – tips to find out why
When your gas boiler stops working it may feel like the end of the world! Try our simple tricks to try before calling in the experts. Whilst here at Aura Gas we are more than happy to assist you, we can assist you with some simple tricks and tips for you to try yourself, first […]
What are magnetic filters?
What is a magnetic filter and why do you need one? A magnetic filter is a special filter used to help prevent sludge or debris build-up that could damage the heating system and they are installed on the pipework of the boiler. It does not have any mechanical parts and works using a magnet to […]
What is an Airlock?
If you turn on your tap and no water is coming out or if your radiators are not heating you might have an airlock, but what is an airlock? To clarify, because of course, air is lighter than water – it can often get trapped in the water network pipes. Any bends or twists present […]
