imi powermax 135 boiler will not ignite

[gaj2310]

Can anyone help with this: I have an Imi Powermax135 boiler which intermittently fails to ignite;it used to do this now and again after the water had reached temp. and needed to be heated again,but now does it when starting from cold as well.sometimes it does not ignite at all,other times it appears to partially ignite and goes through its auto cycle to try and ignite again after 10-15 seconds.Could it be a weak spark?The only way I can get it to fire is by continually switching between timed/cont and off on the prog.unit,which is obviously a right pain and is also causing me some large earache!!!!Does anyone know of a C.H engineer in Swansea area who services these lovely pieces of equipment?

 

[corgigazza]

Call out baxi 08706 096 096

http://www.heateam.co.uk/contact/engineerVisit.php?type=homeowner

Sounds like ignition electrode, later models had an improved version but it could be the pcb also

 

[gazthepottertonengineer]

i agree Gazza sounds like pcb to me it is a very old model so dont know if potterton will come out to it

 

[ollski]

i agree Gazza sounds like pcb to me it is a very old model so dont know if potterton will come out to it

Get BG out if not, take on any old rubbish (not that yours is!) for a fixed repair fee of 132.

 

[gaj2310]

Thanks for the replies.Further info:THe ignition unit is generating a spark-you can hear it crackling, but it's hard to say how strong it is.Heateam want £250 to turn up so they are my last option.

 

[gstens baxi]

But if you want it repaired call potterton.

 

[gazthepottertonengineer]

i agree Gazza sounds like pcb to me it is a very old model so dont know if potterton will come out to it

Get BG out if not, take on any old rubbish (not that yours is!) for a fixed repair fee of 132.

I think you will find they dont come out to these after a nasty mishap in Oxford

 

[ollski]

i agree Gazza sounds like pcb to me it is a very old model so dont know if potterton will come out to it

Get BG out if not, take on any old rubbish (not that yours is!) for a fixed repair fee of 132.

I think you will find they dont come out to these after a nasty mishap in Oxford

They will come out but have an agreement with potterton to use them for gas valve replacement.....still only costs 132 though.

 

[gazthepottertonengineer]

what even on a boiler thats 10 or so years old

 

[ollski]

what even on a boiler thats 10 or so years old

Even on a boiler thats 30 years old Gaz, you guys don't know how spoilt you are

 

[gazthepottertonengineer]

yes but i bet you guys say "sorry parts arent available for that boiler anymore but we can fit a new one for £5000"

 

[ollski]

yes but i bet you guys say "sorry parts arent available for that boiler anymore but we can fit a new one for £5000"

Of course, if its true and your lot no longer supply them