Recent content by ludvig

hi,just read ur post about cleaning injector on ideal boiler,can you pls explain how to do this? thx

i also have an ideal boiler- old but very good.i was under the impression that these modern condensing boilers are not that good,with an average life span of just 7 years (google it) and v.costly to repair.so dont be hasty.these old models can be repaired,who cares if the output is not "green"...

mmmm as i thought. I was considering buying a new boiler but upon doing research i am rather apprehensive.Lots of tradesmen saying that the new ones appear to only last an average of 7 or so years and lots of my friends tell tales of expensive and frequent repairs! what do you think? do you...

cant you just buy new glass,as this unscrews and glass window comes out,mine is also cracked!

i dont mean to imply you all rip people off,but you know the score and have seen the t.v progs.good idea to ask neighbors.cheers

ive not long moved in but sticker on boiler states last seviced 2001. so could do with one.So would a simple fix come under the service charge?thanks for reply

Hi folks. I have a very similar problem.i have an old ideal standard rs 50 boiler.It has gone out before but relighted fine.Recently pilot light went out it would relight but not stay lit.I bought a new thermocouple as many suggested and fitted it.Pilot light did light ok but main flame will...

Hi folks. I have a very similar problem.i have an old ideal standard rs 50 boiler.It has gone out before but relighted fine.Recently pilot light went out it would relight but not stay lit.I bought a new thermocouple as many suggested and fitted it.Pilot light did light ok but main flame will...

Hi,new user, i have the exact same problem as above.the pilot light went out,i managed to relight it but it goes out after about 1 min.I went and bought a new thermocouple,as some threads suggested this.The pilot light did indeed light but main flame will not "kick in" and pilot still goes out...