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Hi there,
I have a Potterton Performa 24 combi boiler. I have recently drained the system to replace my automatic air vent and to fix a leaking joint (where my CH flow pipe leaves my boiler).
Having just refilled the system and bled the rads, I notice now that the boiler flame only remains alight for about twenty or thirty seconds. About half-way through this time, a whooshing noise slowly grows, peaks (loudly) and dies. The overall effect is similar to a aeroplane flying overhead.
Once the noise has passed, the flame tends to die. The boiler then trundles along without a flame for a minute or two before the process repeats. There are no nasty noises when the flame isn't alight.
My radiators only reach luke-warmth as a result. I feel like something is causing my system to terminate the flame cycle early.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Duncan
I have a Potterton Performa 24 combi boiler. I have recently drained the system to replace my automatic air vent and to fix a leaking joint (where my CH flow pipe leaves my boiler).
Having just refilled the system and bled the rads, I notice now that the boiler flame only remains alight for about twenty or thirty seconds. About half-way through this time, a whooshing noise slowly grows, peaks (loudly) and dies. The overall effect is similar to a aeroplane flying overhead.
Once the noise has passed, the flame tends to die. The boiler then trundles along without a flame for a minute or two before the process repeats. There are no nasty noises when the flame isn't alight.
My radiators only reach luke-warmth as a result. I feel like something is causing my system to terminate the flame cycle early.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Duncan