Hello.
I have an old Gloworm Fuelsaver MKII Model 30B boiler which has been excellent in the 18 years since I moved here. Earlier this year I had a bad sludge build-up in the radiators which caused it to overheat. I heard a 'click' & since then I've been able to light the pilot light but it goes out when I release the button.
I had a powerflush done. I've had 2 plumbers out since then. I asked one to fit a new thermocouple, which he did, but the problem persisted. Apart from that, neither plumber seemed remotely interested in trying to fix it & just said 'you can't get the parts for these any more' & suggested I get a new boiler.
I've spoken to 2 other very experienced plumbers, one a mate, who both said the overheat stat has probably gone & that they are available quite cheaply. I was told how to test that for sure but I really don't feel comfortable working on a gas appliance. Unfortunately they both live a long way away.
I guess my question is how can I find an experienced plumber who's used to & willing to work on an old boiler ? I've been without central heating for about 8 months now.
Any suggestions/help would be much appreciated.
Area: North London
Many thanks.
I have an old Gloworm Fuelsaver MKII Model 30B boiler which has been excellent in the 18 years since I moved here. Earlier this year I had a bad sludge build-up in the radiators which caused it to overheat. I heard a 'click' & since then I've been able to light the pilot light but it goes out when I release the button.
I had a powerflush done. I've had 2 plumbers out since then. I asked one to fit a new thermocouple, which he did, but the problem persisted. Apart from that, neither plumber seemed remotely interested in trying to fix it & just said 'you can't get the parts for these any more' & suggested I get a new boiler.
I've spoken to 2 other very experienced plumbers, one a mate, who both said the overheat stat has probably gone & that they are available quite cheaply. I was told how to test that for sure but I really don't feel comfortable working on a gas appliance. Unfortunately they both live a long way away.
I guess my question is how can I find an experienced plumber who's used to & willing to work on an old boiler ? I've been without central heating for about 8 months now.
Any suggestions/help would be much appreciated.
Area: North London
Many thanks.
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