I moved into my new flat a few days ago where there is a Potterton Puma 80 combi installed.The flat was vacant for 3-4 months before I moved in so the boiler has\\\'nt been used for a while. (not sure if this is relevant)
My problem is after I have lit the pilot light following the instructions on the boiler (which fires up first time) and flick the switch from stand by to on, about 5-10 minutes or so later there is a loud banging and rattling noise and the pilot light goes out.
this happens whether I have the CH on or not.
The radiators are extremely hot but the hot water is intermittent, one minute cold, then red hot then cold again.
As the username suggests I am a bit of a plumbing & boiler maintenance novice so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Three days after moving in I could do without spending a fortune.
Cheers. [/b]
My problem is after I have lit the pilot light following the instructions on the boiler (which fires up first time) and flick the switch from stand by to on, about 5-10 minutes or so later there is a loud banging and rattling noise and the pilot light goes out.
this happens whether I have the CH on or not.
The radiators are extremely hot but the hot water is intermittent, one minute cold, then red hot then cold again.
As the username suggests I am a bit of a plumbing & boiler maintenance novice so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Three days after moving in I could do without spending a fortune.
Cheers. [/b]