I have a 28 year old floor standing Potterton Kingfisher CF 60 boiler, old I know but up till now it has given me no problems so if it ain't broke don't fix it. I use the boiler all year to heat the water and at the weekend I switched on the central heating. All the radiators warmed up and then went cold. When I checked the boiler I found the pilot light had gone out. I relit the pilot light and the same happened twice more.
I know the system is old but is there any chance it is repairable. I have four pipes coming out the back of the boiler, I believe it is gravity fed hot water system and I know I can't have radiators with hot water (don't know if this makes any difference to the problem. Sorry but I don't know anything about central heating and I am hoping other forum members may be able to give me some advice.
If I opt for or need a new boiler, will all the radiators and pipe work have to be replaced as well. Is there any way I can find more information about the my choices and options if the boiler is not repairable e.g. what sort of system should I have, best boiler makes etc. or do I have to blindly follow the advice of the plumber.
Sorry for all the questions but this is something I know nothing about and I am trying to learn so I can make informed choices. Thanks.
I know the system is old but is there any chance it is repairable. I have four pipes coming out the back of the boiler, I believe it is gravity fed hot water system and I know I can't have radiators with hot water (don't know if this makes any difference to the problem. Sorry but I don't know anything about central heating and I am hoping other forum members may be able to give me some advice.
If I opt for or need a new boiler, will all the radiators and pipe work have to be replaced as well. Is there any way I can find more information about the my choices and options if the boiler is not repairable e.g. what sort of system should I have, best boiler makes etc. or do I have to blindly follow the advice of the plumber.
Sorry for all the questions but this is something I know nothing about and I am trying to learn so I can make informed choices. Thanks.