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Thanks for your input gasman 
and now I know why they call you gasman. 
I’m still waiting for someone to come out and look at it, the virus is puting them off. The boiler is still working but leaking a couple of litres a day!
Is it actually dripping water? Where is the leak?
It appears to be leaking in a number of places, but I’m sure there’s only one and it’s dripping water over internal bits & bobs. I’ve removed the bottom plate but can’t figure out how to remove the rest of the casing. I phoned Worcester Bosch and got the impression it’s not that unusual, and was told to continue using it as it is till after lockdown.
In which case, there’s no need to replace it;-)
I’m no expert, but it sounds like it might be just a loose connection somewhere. Get a boiler engineer to have a look. If it is a leak, it could be easily fixed and save you a lot of money, at least for a few years.
Maybe having a look at a manual might show you how to remove the casing. All Worcester Bosch manuals are listed here, so it’s claimed, just download the one you want according to the model or the Gas council number:
I’d be a bit wary of an amateur removing the casing from any gas appliance, for somewhat obvious reasons. If you unwittingly disturb a seal then you may end up putting your life at risk via gas or exhaust leakage:shock:
That’s what Ms d00d said … something like that.
If it’s owt like my Worcester Bosch d00d there are two screws at the bottom (one on either side) and a clip on the top that must be lifted to allow all the outer casing to slide off forward…
Because water always runs down, I suspect that you have only got one leak and it’s high up and it’s running down on to everything.
I’m probably a bit late on this thread but:- If it was me, and you had to have the boiler replaced I would go for another Worcester Bosch, because all the pipes would be in the same place, and on the same centres. This would make it less expensive and quicker.
Try and find a local fitter who has been recommended, I use a local lad, he fitted my boiler and comes round every year to service it and check it. It doesn’t cost the earth, and you are not tied in to a contract.
Forget about electric if you want my opinion. Not nearly as efficient as a good gas boiler, and with all those rads, it gives you somewhere to dry your running kit, or whatever…
Saving the planet is a rich man’s hobby, and rich businessmen are the only ones who will make a difference, if they want to; They might report in the media how much money they have contributed to the cause and then drive to the airport in their diesel gobbling 4 litre Range Rover and fly halfway across the world where there factory is situated, where the pollution laws don’t apply. You on the other hand, will just make yourself uncomfortable and skint trying to save a planet that is probably a lost cause anyway.
I hope this has helped d00d…
PS: For gas leaks just mix up some washing up liquid and make some suds to splash around the joints in the gas pipes…If it bubbles…Turn off the gas and get somebody out pronto!
Thanks JB…
Yes, thank you old fox.
You’re very welcome d00d…
They do indeed, however, good practice will say that you do not need a TRV installed where the room stat is.
Please expand on this because I would love to know your reasoning behind your statement. BTW it is Vaillant and I agree, a good manufacturer
Many thanks for that info:-)
Hi guys
Been talking to a neighbour who had a GlowWorm boiler fitted a couple of years ago, she’s recommending the bloke who did it.
Any thoughts on GlowWorms? I haven’t phoned the guy yet … he may recommend/specialise in GlowWorms, that’s if he’s working during virus.
Thanks …
I think Glow Worm boilers are owned by Vaillant. They are cheaper but no doubt not made to the same specification.