Recent content by BrianW78

Quick update: The second valve was disconnected inside the junction box and taped up at the ends so I assume this is one that has previously failed but was never removed. I removed the Hive completely and turned on the mains to the boiler - it fired straight with nothing calling for heat away...

One other thing I noticed but forgot to mention was the second zone valve lying at the bottom left hand side of the photo. The valve in my other photo is fitted at the top right behind the silver Honeywell unit. The second valve appears to be wired up into the junction box however it was just...

Thanks all - this has provided me with a plan for tonight once I get the kids to bed. I'll check the motor is functioning as it should and also see how free the valve spindle is to turn to check if it is seized. I will also check my Hive wiring to rule that out and have a look for the...

If I remember correctly it was a Drayton LP522 which was replaced. I thought I had lucked in as it appeared to just fit directly on however there could well be 1 or more wires in the wrong place. Again, once I get home tonight I will dig out the Hive install manual and see if I can check the...

Sorry - I'll try and upload the photos again. I am currently at work so I' ll have a look for the cylinder thermostat when I get home and get a photo. With regards to the timer being set to 24hrs do you mean from the Hive? I have a schedule set to heat in the morning for showers and again in...

Morning guys, First post to the forum but have been lurking around for a while getting hints and tips. Over the last few weeks we have been experiencing an issue with our Ideal boiler where it will just randomly kick in and fire up without any obvious call signal for hot water or heating. For...