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Fsb?
I wouldn't replace it just because of the issues you have. They may be unrelated to the boiler itself. You need an experienced heating engineer to properly diagnose what is causing the issue. If you go to the expense of replacing it and the new boiler behaves the same way, you will have wasted time and money.
You might be better with a self employed person as opposed to BG. I always think it better to have someone working for you who knows you, your issues and your stuff, whether it be a boiler, car or something else. Having different engineers look at the same thing can mean you go round in circles, as they will all be starting from scratch.
You might be better with a self employed person as opposed to BG. I always think it better to have someone working for you who knows you, your issues and your stuff, whether it be a boiler, car or something else. Having different engineers look at the same thing can mean you go round in circles, as they will all be starting from scratch.
I don't think it's a issue on the way it's been fitted or the type of boiler.
Last issue I had was nearly 3 years ago, it's just the BG, engineers.
Last issue was replacing the grundfos pump which was pretty old.
I will just have to dump BG, I'm not simply splashing out just because someone can't be bothered to take a bit of time to look into the issues.
It's like saying your car failed the mot and the part needed is hard to fit you are best buying a new car.
That's what the last engineer said to me. The boiler has been pretty decent in the 12 years I've had it. When it works it works well. Just the issues are never really looked into properly.
Anything I could do DIY wise I will, was going to try a new pcb
Was it an FSB 30 and ignition was locking out? Just replaced one with something wall mounted, it was oversized (2 bed bungalow) and the hex was rotted out. Even though it was inconvenient to relocate if you can you'll have far more and better choices if you can do the same.
I have a fsb 30 he potterton mate... No its working fine just when calling for heat when on schedule on hive it red lights, then I reset and it all works fires up.
On manual all works fine.
I was thinking pcb... But I have a a BG homeserve contract they are comimg out tomorrow.
Last 3 tines, they eventually got to the condensate trap was blocked thay hadn't checked it in their annual service, too much hassle they reckon.
Then when he left was syill leaking inside the boiler case he hadn't tightened up right side under bung.
So i tightened that myself
Sounds like the hive is at fault
Usually electrodes issues with these if they fail to fire on first few attempts then fire and everything else works. The wires snap off inside the assembly.
Now after being on all day trying to get heating on I get persistent flame failure light... Keep resetting but cat get the boiler to fire up...
Ahhhhhhh
Do you hear it sparking ?
It tries to kick in mate but fails... Now after being off for few hours about 2 hours it will work again?
Almost like it's cooled down and is able to function again.
Its now 10pm so been off for 1.30hr and will fire up again.
Any ideas please?
As i've already said in my previous post. Get BG to replace them.
Sorry replace what? The electrodes?
Ahhhh yes thanks bud sorry didn't see your answer.
Yup my research has been pointing to this... From what I've been reading.
Many thanks it gives me some ammunition for when the engineer starts asking what's wrong lol
Getting BG to do anything is a job in itself🙄 they use to be decent,
Wonder if I could get a independent heating engineer to sort it and bill BG then cancel their service.
Its awful unfortunately, they just seem they can't be bothered, I'm not sure why?
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