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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Sorry my bad.... The price of the boilers I have seen have averaged about £700 minus fitting!
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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Yep a very true statement indeed... I'll leave that up to my EX and she can decide if she wants to spend in excess of £700 just before Xmas to have a new boiler fitted!!! Up until now it's cost about £144 for all the parts. Fingers crossed, it'll take her up to the warmer months and she can...
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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Fuse blew whilst testing on a spur... Pump Goosed!!! PCB Goosed Water Pressure switch goosed too.... Gonna have a new boiler before long!
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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Opened up the electrical box on the side of the pump and noticed that it was quite moist in there??? It smells really bad too, quite like cat or mouse pee!!!! Gonna test it on a live spur to see if it blows a fuse!
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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Well you're probably right.... I should have called a competent engineer. Anyhow... What sort of figures are we looking at for a correctly functioning coil? Ok.... let's see if we can get to the root of this problem... I have checked the Gas Valve and it is not that which causes the...
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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Well here's a new one for ya... Replaced the PCB with the reconditioned PCB which looks to be in really good shape... no dry joints what so ever. No tell tale signs of any overheating issues. Made all the conections, turned on the power with the boiler off, no demand, switched boiler to...
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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Upon closer inspection of the PCB I can see that there are 2 resistors that have had some overheating issues. I guess C7 would be the smoothing capacitor, as it is sitting right next to the transformer? I have just found a reconditioned PCB (guaranteed for 1 year) on the net for £35, I may...
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    Potterton Lynx 2 PCB problems

    Hi Guys, I have a Potterton Lynx 2 boiler that has just developed a problem. My Ex heard the boiler turn on the other morning and then made a buzzing sound and switched off...... Fuse on PCB blew. I changed the fuse and set boiler to 24hr operation and noticed the loud buzzing. When...
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