Hi,

Finally got around to looking at a leak near the boiler that has been
annoying us ever since moving in. I removed the offending component
and, having googled, it appears to be a Spring Safety Valve.

Now, having tried to replace like with like but having no luck at the
sheds, I have temporarily stuck a stop end in the place that the valve
used to be. Having thought about it though, I don't see any reason not
to leave it there, as the system is vented so I can't anticipate any
need for a safetly valve.

Having pondered what to do I thought I would ask the kind chaps here to
see if anyone can come up with any strong reasons why I should go to the
lengths of getting a new one and fitting it.

Thanks in advance,
Ric.