Valliant Combi Boiler Hot water

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I have a 10 year old combi boiler, I have had no issues with hot water until I changed my kitchen tap. The water flow rate seems the same as before but the combi boiler does not switch on, unless I open another hot water tap in house, and if this tap is then closed while the kitchen tap remains open the boiler stays on and supplies hot water. :confused:
 
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Flow switch on the boiler has probably become a bit marginal with age, so requires a greater flow of water to move it. Once it's moved, the lesser flow from the kitchen tap alone is enough to keep it operated.

Boiler needs a new part - not a big deal but an engineer will do it better / faster then you can.
 
Ten year old vailants hot water work initially by the movement of a rubber diaphram ( which when worn give your symtons) ,which is fitted in the water section located in the centre of the boiler at the very bottom about 3 inches round with four pipes going to it and held in position with grub screw top centre. There is also a small pin in there that scales up and stops full movement. Not really a diy job but should only take a pro about half hour with part being no more than £20 as opposed to new water section at approx £120
 
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