I have a Potterton Prima F30 boiler that has a history of the ignition going out. The pump was replaced in June this year.
Theignition cut out again a few days ago when I put the central heating on for the first time this winter. A plumber was called who told me it had overheated and said that this was due to the way I used the boiler. He said that it had overheated because I didn't leave hot water on continuous and switched it on and off as needed.
I have doubts about this although I know nothing about such matters. It just doesn't make sense.
However, I have left the hot water on continuous, as advised, and it has still cut out. The pump is working and lights on the timer and thermostat are on but the boiler pilot light is out.
Could anyone throw some light on whether switching the timer for the hot water off and on about once every other day would have such a bad effect on the boiler, causing it to overheat and causing possible permanent damage? It just seems a bit of a coincidence that it has happened when the central heating has been put on.
I am grateful for any help on this and in non-techy language.
Thanks
Theignition cut out again a few days ago when I put the central heating on for the first time this winter. A plumber was called who told me it had overheated and said that this was due to the way I used the boiler. He said that it had overheated because I didn't leave hot water on continuous and switched it on and off as needed.
I have doubts about this although I know nothing about such matters. It just doesn't make sense.
However, I have left the hot water on continuous, as advised, and it has still cut out. The pump is working and lights on the timer and thermostat are on but the boiler pilot light is out.
Could anyone throw some light on whether switching the timer for the hot water off and on about once every other day would have such a bad effect on the boiler, causing it to overheat and causing possible permanent damage? It just seems a bit of a coincidence that it has happened when the central heating has been put on.
I am grateful for any help on this and in non-techy language.
Thanks