Help megaflo dd170

[mksl12ys]

I have a megaflo dd170 that is forever leaking and same part seems to have been replaced at least 3 times in less than 2 years which I was charged just over £200 each time. Just a month after the last repair guarantee ran out, same problem has occurred. Has anyone has similar experience? I have been told the heater itself can only be opened up, service or repair by the manufacturer
Is there any qualified plumber/engineer in Manchester area who could help repair, maintain or advise on my options?

 

[jtsplumbing]

What part do you keep replaceing ??

 

[mksl12ys]

Hi. They have replaced parts number 95606963 coded as EPA TIG WELD BENT/PREM 07 and part number 95606964 coded as EPA TIG WELD STRAIT MEG/PREM07 three times in two years and it seems like a recurring problem

 

[BLOD]

Those part nos are the upper & low immersion elements.
Doesn't sound right if they've both been replaced 3 times in 2 years.
were the actual elements leaking or just the rubber seals?

 

[jtsplumbing]

At those prices you could have bought a new cylinder, has magaflo been to look at the problem ?

 

[chris watkins]

How old is the Megaflo & is it just used for domestic hot water ?

Immersions should last around 6-7 years on normal use.

 

[vern]

Ensure you have the correct spec immersions! They are titanium on the direct version, but not on the indirect version, the parts look identical but are not, titanium ones have a 5 year warranty!

anyone one with a G3 qualification can maintain and service yor Megaflo also, not just heat team!

 

[chris watkins]

Did they tell &/or show you what was wrong with the old ones ? As Blod asks what was leaking ?

 

[mksl12ys]

Sorry for the late reply and thank you guys for your response. The heater itself is 7 years old and it's for water and I think economy 7 overnight heating. The property is in Manchester so I'm looking for local qualified plumber to check it out and do a service contract

 

[Dan Masey]

Should of asked to see the old ones yea. They come with a rubber seal don't they? Surely that's replaceable without the immersion. Just the labour time it takes to drain down.