Recent content by Rambler1

Certainly sounds like it Boilerman, I've had this one since I bought the house 16 years ago and its only in the last couple of years that I've had to change a few things. Initially I had a local "repairman" in to "service" it but when I got home from work the utility area was flooded with an...

OK, Thanks for your help guys. I'll hang on to it as long as I can get spares and in the meantime keep an eye open for a used one for back-up. This forum is a great asset to have access to, its always reassuring to be able to tap into other peoples experiences. Cheers Rambler1

Might be an idea to check the plastic drive coupling between the motor shaft and the pump shaft. If the pump has been tightening up it may have stripped the lugs on the coupling. The buzzing noise you hear is the electrodes sparking, but if the fan (motor) is not running then you won't have...

From what you say Hellfire it sounds like the photocell is upside down. The little square window on the photocell should face down towards the firebox and the flames. In that position I wouldn't expect you to be able to influence it by shining a light from the top. Try rotating the...

In that situation I'd first of all drain the fuel tank water trap at the low end of the tank. If this hasn't been done for some time (which is usual) you could be drawing water through either instead of or combined with the fuel. Just slowly open the little vent and catch what comes out in...

Hey Mandate, I'll take it if I get it, believe me I'm not in a hurry to start replacing burners or boilers. The main concern is that I don't end up not being able to get spares. If I can get hold of an old unit or two I can hopefully keep going for some time to come.

To be honest I'm running out of things to replace on it. Over the last 2 winters I've already replaced the pump, controller, boiler stat, fuel safety cut-off, fuel supply hose, nozzle and the electronic eye. So I suppose you could say that I nearly already have a new burner, the only...

Hi Guys, Thanks for the quick response, the burner is a Selectos D42 as Mandate suggested. As it turned out Nuway were the only ones with a suitable motor in stock so I got it from them and we're up and running again. Once again thanks for your help, I think that when it breaks down again...

Hi All, Can anyone advise where I can get a replacement burner motor for this boiler please. I appreciate it is an oldie but the pennies won't stretch to a new boiler at the moment. I've googled it but none of the websites seem to recognise it or have spares for it. Cheers