Recent content by Mahadev

Dear All Quick update. I noticed when manually opening the valve the lever had not locked into the open position and had presumably closed. I reopened it and found the boiler ran normally. So I guess it is the 3 port valve not working. See my post '3 Port Valve'. It appears to be a fixed...

Hi Thanks for your speedy reply. Answers:- No, installed 9 years ago. Manufacturers label states, Part nos. MAV322 BGC nos 397892 No sign of a 'C' Thoughts? There is just one screw holding the cover on, any tell tale signs if I remove this? Why do some have removable heads and...

I have a Landis & Staefa MAV322 3 port valve bought from Wickes fitted to the CH system. Currently it only fires up the boiler when the HW thermostat demands 'heat'. Although the room thermostat appears to work when checking the voltages, the boiler does not fire up independently when CH 'heat'...

Hi Guys My boiler has developed a fault which is puzzling me. As from yesterday the boiler will ignite normally and run for 3 to 4 minutes and then close down. I can hear the pump still running and the HW thermostat is demanding 'heat'. All the radiators remain cold, the Thermostat is still...

Where is the 'computer' board located? Removed the top, no obvious sign. The only other access points seem to be the back or the bottom. Thanks for any guidance.

Thanks for that information, so I guess the next question is how do you fix a 'stuck heater relay'? Does it require a new one or are they repairable? Thanks for any further info.

My Indesit will not run the wash cycle and the control knob just rotates continually. I'm getting an error code of 8. Does anyone know what that code means?

To Slugbabydotcom I would be very grateful to hear your views on whether a valved by-pass is necessary, bearing in mind there is unrestricted flow in the upstairs loop of the pipework. I'll give you details of the 'fix' later on when I have more time. Lunch break is over! Thanks again A very...

To Chris R, Nope, didn't use a blow lamp on the gas valve, that's a job for a Corgi registered Gas Fitter! Mahadev

Hi Again Guys Well I've managed to 'unstick' the gas valve without even touching it. I'm not sure whether I should mention the process I used as you guys will think I'm a nutter. However in the process of checking the pipe work I noticed there was no valved by-pass loop in the system, apart...

Hi again, Thanks again for your replies. I fully understand where you're coming from, as any plumber carrying out work on a boiler would not and should not bear the responsibility if something should go wrong. My previous comments were born out of frustration really, as the road I'm forced...

Hi, Thanks again for your comments, however lightly tapping did not resolve situation. In fact I was considering belting it with a sledge hammer, but I didn't want to damage my hammer! Important question: Lets assume it is just a sticking solenoid or valve, is it likely a Corgi Registered...

Hi Guys thanks for your responses. I've checked the resistance of the coils which give a reading of 1.5K, also the voltage to the coils, which reads 230V DC when trying to ignite. I reported this to Halstead technicians who commented it must be a sticking gas valve and I need to get it...

Is the anyone out there who can point me in the right direction?

I have a 10 year old Halstead boiler, which has actually only been used in the last few weeks. It appeared to run ok for about 1 week, until I discovered the Ignition Lockout neon was illuminated. I reset as described in the users manual and the boiler relit, although there was some noise from...