Hi - I have a Vaillant EcoTec sealed system boiler. It was installed last year. I also have three CH zones all run by wireless thermostats, and finally a control panel.
I have noticed that when the control panel shuts off the CH, the boiler still runs and the rads are still being warmed (I can't say now long for but I know the boiler eventually shuts down). I assumed that they must be a problem (since surely the boiler shouldn't be powered if the control panel has shut off the CH?).
However, I've noticed a flashing egg timer symbol on the boiler. On reading the user manual, it says:
"Boiler anti-cycling time is active.
This function is used to prevent frequent on/off
operations, and therefore contributes to prolonging
the life of your boiler.
The symbol also appears if the boiler is in a waiting
period."
Unfortunately, it doesn't say much more and so whilst it seems that actually I don't have a problem, I can't be sure based on the what the manual says.
Does anyone know if based on my description, the boiler is operating normally?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question.
Many thanks
I have noticed that when the control panel shuts off the CH, the boiler still runs and the rads are still being warmed (I can't say now long for but I know the boiler eventually shuts down). I assumed that they must be a problem (since surely the boiler shouldn't be powered if the control panel has shut off the CH?).
However, I've noticed a flashing egg timer symbol on the boiler. On reading the user manual, it says:
"Boiler anti-cycling time is active.
This function is used to prevent frequent on/off
operations, and therefore contributes to prolonging
the life of your boiler.
The symbol also appears if the boiler is in a waiting
period."
Unfortunately, it doesn't say much more and so whilst it seems that actually I don't have a problem, I can't be sure based on the what the manual says.
Does anyone know if based on my description, the boiler is operating normally?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question.
Many thanks