Recent content by ljp126

Our Hotpoint FDW20 developed the two flashing lights indicating a water heating fault. I drained the unit, isolated it from mains, popped the bottom off and stuck my meter across the terminals of the heater unit and sure enough, the element had gone open circuit. "piece of cake" I thought...

Please take my advice with caution as I am no expert. I have a similar boiler to yours (80e) and developed similar symptoms after attempting a repair (replaced pump). Going to lockout while it tried to fire up. From what I could make out, the most likely cause is an overheating issue...

GOOD NEWS: I've got it up and running now. Drained system again and removed the needle spring assembly as this was quite easily accessed for removal. I cleaned it all over with a toothbrush (long and painful job), carefully recording the disassembly process to be sure I put things back in the...

Fitted a new pump, no joy -same symptoms. What do I look at next? The old pump seemed fine, clean on the inside with the impeller intact and fixed fast to the spindle. Getting cold!! Edit: I'm looking at the system diagram in the service manual. The only other relevant parts I can see...

Thanks for the advice. Since the pump ran when I switched off CH, I came to the wrong conclusion. Your advice is definitely in line with what I'm seeing. I might be being thick, but what does that mean exactly? Cheaper off the shelf replacement? Would be great if so, will get one and fit...

Hello all you helpful people. I've read though the FAQ's, and ended up a bit confused. I'm starting a thread to collect some opinions. I hope someone will have a little insight into my problem. - Hot water works fine - Boiler fires up on CH demand from thermostat, does not lock out -...