Kingfisher II to unvented.

[doitall]

The Overheat stat for the kingfisher MF RS 50 is 840517 GC No 173-130
There's also an temperature sensor (thermistor 840524 GC No EQ2-325

Not sure if thats the same boiler, will go check with the other computer.

 

[heatingman]

According to Parts Arena/baxi the part 907418 is obsolete, time for a new boiler, unless you can find somw old stock hidden away somewhere.

 

[doitall]

According to Parts Arena/baxi the part 907418 is obsolete, time for a new boiler, unless you can find somw old stock hidden away somewhere.

Do you know there's 61 Kingfishers

Do you kow the GC Number.

There was 2 RS50 41-601-48 & 41-601-49 and neither had an overheat

 

[heatingman]

There are only 2 MKll kingfisher RS50B's listed on parts arena the poster made it clear which boiler he had.

 

[doitall]

There are only 2 MKll kingfisher RS50B's listed on parts arena the poster made it clear which boiler he had.

That is correct the difference being one has an SS kit fitted

We had diversified to another boiler

 

[Nic from Berkshire]

Well - thanks for all the replies !

A quick update. Even HRPC and Curzon said the lead assembly was obsolete.

Here is the picture from the boiler fitting instructions:



I turned it upside down to show the way I think it will screw into the thermocouple housing, and drew in an arrow to show where it might plug in. I think the thermocouple screws into the bottom of the interrupter, and the lead assembly pushes into the larger hole.

It looks like the lead could be made up relatively easily, and since we are only talking about 20mV or so, no chance of a shock ! Also, if it works loose, the worst that can happen is that the boiler turns off.

Thoughts ? By the way, I'm hoping this will all be overseen by an (almost) Corgi registered plumber (I'm lucky enough to have an Uncle who has only just let his registration lapse).

Cheers,

Nic

 

[Agile]

He is not "almost" registered! That implies he is going to become registered and lacks experience!

Your Uncle is "until recently" registered! That means he has many years of registration behind him.

Tony

 

[Nic from Berkshire]

There are probably other forums to discuss semantic detail.

What I was hoping for was any opinions on whether my assumptions are correct, on my proposed solution, or any suggestions as to alternatives.

 

[Nic from Berkshire]

A couple of other questions:

1. I've got no idea when the boiler was fitted - does anyone know when this model was introduced and/or phased out ? For clarity, the model is a Kingfisher II R.S.50B, G.C.No. 41-605-45.

2. Do I really need a new gas valve (as mentioned earlier) ? That isn't detailed in my installation instructions (which are for the boiler, but give details of the overheat thermostat kit).

Cheers,

Nic

 

[doitall]

A couple of other questions:

1. I've got no idea when the boiler was fitted - does anyone know when this model was introduced and/or phased out ? For clarity, the model is a Kingfisher II R.S.50B, G.C.No. 41-605-45.

2. Do I really need a new gas valve (as mentioned earlier) ? That isn't detailed in my installation instructions (which are for the boiler, but give details of the overheat thermostat kit).

Cheers,

Nic

89-93 when they changed the name to Kingfisher 2

 

[corgiman]

For the love of gawd call potterton and ask them if its ok

I have never seen a kingfiser on a sealed system and as I said before, forgetting all the high fululenting stuff that has been said, only they can say whether it can go on a sealed system and what safety features/componants are needed

They made the blooooooddyy thing

 

[doitall]

For the love of gawd call potterton and ask them if its ok

I have never seen a kingfiser on a sealed system and as I said before, forgetting all the high fululenting stuff that has been said, only they can say whether it can go on a sealed system and what safety features/componants are needed

They made the blooooooddyy thing

Calm down pop, it ain't good for the blood pressure.

The boiler can be converted to an sealed system but the parts are no longer available

 

[corgiman]

For the love of gawd call potterton and ask them if its ok

I have never seen a kingfiser on a sealed system and as I said before, forgetting all the high fululenting stuff that has been said, only they can say whether it can go on a sealed system and what safety features/componants are needed

They made the blooooooddyy thing

Calm down pop, it ain't good for the blood pressure.

The boiler can be converted to an sealed system but the parts are no longer available

Thanks son I needed the virtual slap, now pass me me pipe

Can it really, I would have thought the HEX wasnt man enough for sealed pressures, rather like a bermuda 551/2

Oh well live and learn. still say ask potty before doing owt though, or the OP should stop being tight and change the blighter.















Now where's me pipe you young whippersnapper, kids of today I despair

 

[doitall]

 

[corgiman]

AHHHHH Thats my boy



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