How to Replace the Pressure Relief Valve on a Vokera Compact 29A (UK)
Step-by-step UK guide to replacing the 3-bar PRV on a Vokera Compact 29A. Part numbers, torques, commissioning.
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The part
Fit a new 3-bar PRV on Vokera Compact 29A when water dribbles constantly from the outside discharge pipe.
Isolate safely
Drain below the PRV, unscrew the old valve and fit new PTFE tape (10 turns clockwise).
Fit and commission
On Vokera Compact 29A the PRV sits on the hydraulic block — torque to 25 Nm to avoid cracking the plastic manifold.
Recommission checklist
Refill the Vokera Compact 29A to 1.2 bar cold. Bleed high-point radiators and the internal AAV.
Run a full flue-gas analysis after 15 minutes. Log the reading against the OEM commissioning envelope in the Benchmark book.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does the new one still weep?
- Almost always the expansion vessel — check pre-charge first before condemning the PRV.
- Any WRAS approval?
- Only fit WRAS-approved 3-bar PRVs to keep Vokera Compact 29A within its Gas Safe commissioning envelope.
- Do I need to notify the manufacturer?
- Only if the Vokera Compact 29A is in warranty — Vokera require log of any part swap for labour claims.
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