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I'm not sure why the moderator has blocked further posts to my last thread but I think if someone says something is dangerous and illegal it would be good for everyone to know why?

Worchester Bosch 40cdi Error code EA

So my question is what was dangerous, please be specific and what law has been broken. We are all here to learn, I genuinely appreciate your feedback.
 
Which of the answers on your first thread didn't you understand regarding being competent
You obviously have some brain inside your head, but not enough to know you have potentially put yourself (and probably others) at risk
What safety procedure did you follow after reassembling gas valve
 
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Are you qualified to strip and service a gas valve : No

Are you qualified to remove a boilers case and refit and check negative pressure seals : No

Are you qualified to mess with the pcb and check correct operation of the components : No

Are you qualified to mess with a gas appliance : No

Are you qualified to test for gas leaks / escapes : No
 
Please keep on track, what was dangerous and what law was broken. I'm not being difficult, I honestly want to know?
 
You clearly sound like a clever man. However being clever does not excuse ignorance. When a qualified gas safe Registered Engineer asks you if you are gas safe Registered and you answer NO. The engineers then tell you that you are then not qualified to test or work on the appliance. YOU then see fit to complete the work anyway. What you have done is reportable/not clever and potentially dangerous. People like yourself that tinker with boilers is the reason that a governing body exists in the first place. You should have respect for your and other people’s safety.
 
Hi Michael,

As the guys/girls above have mentioned you are mad to mess with the boiler.

Although you may be a smart cookie & have a copy/download of the manufacturers installation instructions giving fault codes and possible items that may be causing these you don't have the depth of understanding that fault diagnosis/fault rectification of different gas appliances.

As mentioned you have now invalidated you home insurance and put potentially yourself, your family & neighbours at risk through your ignorance/lack of depth knowledge.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE turn off/isolate your boiler & call in a registered GSR engineer & explain to him/her what you have done.

At least they can fix it for you without going up a blind alley which will cost you yet more money or if you have unwittingly done something which is dangerous & has compromised the inherent gas safety of the appliance they will isolate whilst obtaining spare parts for your own protection.

As above we won't give advice solely for the reasons as mentioned by the other posters to protect people from there own ignorance/stupidity/naivety.

Thanks,

Andy
 
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You don't have the equipment to test the boiler is burning correctly after changing parts.

How have you tested the gas supply after changing he valve and removing the test nipple at the meter?
 
I can see where the guy is coming from, but in all honesty who is going to report him ? His house his boiler we know the law, and he has done wrong, But how meny others do the same thing ? it will never stop as long as all the information that is required is easily available, parts for gas appliance's can be bought over the counter by anyone, the same as test equipment, you can even hire it! All the Merchants, DIY Stores , online shopping will all sell any Gas Appliance or spare part you need with no questions asked, So as long as this go's on DIY work on gas will not stop ! and people look at what they are spending and as long as they can save a £1. they will keep on doing it.
 
As the saying goes guys a little knowledge can be dangerous in our job it can be fatal , dont mess with gas appliances leave it to the trained GSI keep yourself and your family safe and warm. cheers Kop
 

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