Recent content by Cold_James

I have checked connections behind control box - all tight. But engineer had caught photocell cable and an earth cable between screw and photocell body, flattening the photocell neutral and exposing the other earth. Will look to cut out damaged sections/replace when I replace controls...

Thanks Oilhead. If so, what's at fault in that scenario? I looked at the Satronic TF830 instructions - it suggests the photocell doesn't trigger until the ignition phase, after the purge - but that the ignition sparks from the start of the purge phase (which is what I can see/hear). That's why...

May be worth adding - the fittings/line from the tank to put it entered house were showing signs of leaking. Apart from valve at tank (as tank was full, the line, nylon filter and housing have been replaced using appropriate screw connectors and two compression fittings - appropriate compound...

Thanks John - much appreciated :) Re the valve - when tested it was showing c60v from control unit if measured at plug to coil with plug disconnected. I've only been able to measure with voltage pen when connected. Pen suggests lower range voltage upto post flame establishment then higher...

Hello, I have a Danesmoor Utility 15/19 oil boiler with B9B burner and Satronic TF830.3 control box. Boiler sited indoors in upstairs room with outside tank lower than boiler, so Tigerloop fitted. Filter at tank and before boiler. Over 500l of oil in tank. It had annual service in November...