Boiler Problem...any Ideas?

[walshie 2,804]

Damn. I was just getting ready to go to the pub when my mrs informed me there's no hot water. Had a quick look at the boiler and it seems to detect water flow, but doesn't light the burner.

 

I manually operated the little switch that controls the hot water and it worked fine, but leaving it to it's own devices, the pin that actuates this switch doesn't seem to come out far enough to operate it.

 

Googling it seems to come up with a "diaphragm" issue?

 

Any ideas?

[keepdiggin 9,565]

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[Malt 379]

 

Any ideas?

Yes, phone a plumber/engineer.. Are you turning into Lab?

[walshie 2,804]

Don't worry lads. Sorted it. It was the diaphragm. £14.90 and nothing to fit it except 30 mins aggro. Now I'm going to spend the money I saved in the pub.

 

Thanks for all your helpful suggestions.

[Blackbriar 8,569]

I will happily tamper with most things, mate, but always at the back of my mind is...........

 

BOILER + AMATEUR = BOOM !!

[walshie 2,804]

I will happily tamper with most things, mate, but always at the back of my mind is...........

 

BOILER + AMATEUR = BOOM !!

 

Aha! Used to do that sort of thing. Fitted all my own central heating when we moved here. I'm going out though just in case.

[the_stig 6,614]

Damn. I was just getting ready to go to the pub when my mrs informed me there's no hot water. Had a quick look at the boiler and it seems to detect water flow, but doesn't light the burner.

 

I manually operated the little switch that controls the hot water and it worked fine, but leaving it to it's own devices, the pin that actuates this switch doesn't seem to come out far enough to operate it.

 

Googling it seems to come up with a "diaphragm" issue?

 

Any ideas?

just got back 2 pints of guinness roast beef and yorkshire pud -- fall asleep watching some old film this afternoon long hot bath then a walk down for a couple more tonight... good luck with your boiler

[the_stig 6,614]

Don't worry lads. Sorted it. It was the diaphragm. £14.90 and nothing to fit it except 30 mins aggro. Now I'm going to spend the money I saved in the pub.

 

Thanks for all your helpful suggestions.

you aint saved owt you`ve spent £14.90 enjoy your pint I bet you need it.

[Ossie n Arch 1,683]

If only you were closer...............

 

:laugh:

[walshie 2,804]

 

Damn. I was just getting ready to go to the pub when my mrs informed me there's no hot water. Had a quick look at the boiler and it seems to detect water flow, but doesn't light the burner.

 

I manually operated the little switch that controls the hot water and it worked fine, but leaving it to it's own devices, the pin that actuates this switch doesn't seem to come out far enough to operate it.

 

Googling it seems to come up with a "diaphragm" issue?

 

Any ideas?

just got back 2 pints of guinness roast beef and yorkshire pud -- fall asleep watching some old film this afternoon long hot bath then a walk down for a couple more tonight... good luck with your boiler

 

 

Thanks Stig. Your words are a constant source of comfort to me.

[Nik_B 3,791]

 

Any ideas?

 

Think its broke

[walshie 2,804]

 

 

Any ideas?

 

Think its broke