Effect of Increased Pressure on my Combi
 

Hi all,
Fisrt post, please go easy!

I've 'discovered' that I can increase the mains pressure to my taps in
my house by opening the valve next to my water meter a bit further.
Whilst running both the hot and cold taps I can see that both increase
in flow rate when I open the valve. My question is, will this have any
adverse affect on my combi boiler? (a C&M Britony 80 if anyone cares!)
Obviously I expect the hot water temperature may drop with the increased
flow rate, but any other things I should watch out for before I start
enjoying better showers!? (apart from a higher water and gas bill!)

Thanks,
Chris

Effect of Increased Pressure on my Combi
 

I've 'discovered' that I can increase the mains pressure to my
taps in my house by opening the valve next to my water meter a
bit further.

It will have no effect on the integrity of your combi. Although your combi
might only be rated for a particular static pressure, opening or closing a
valve won't affect this at all, it will only prevent the pressure dropping
so much when a tap is opened. Open the valve with impunity. However, if it
is a gate valve, never leave it wide open, or the valve may seize. Just turn
it about half a turn closed again. This won't affect the flow much, but the
valve might still work when you need it.

Christian.