Recent content by Ifajobsworthdoing

Thanks bengasman. The boiler has been excellent and is working fine with the exception of the symptom noted in my original post which happens every week or two. I am just trying to keep one step ahead as when I get an engineer out I have every confidence it'll be behaving itself! Your post is of...

Doh! Did you read the original post bengasman?

OK bengasman. We moved on from that as stated in every reply since the initial posting. Anything useful to add?

Thanks for that. I thought this was a forum to share the wealth of knowledge from many experienced craftsmen, and I'm being told to look in the manual! The manual does not refer to the defect I have explained, and I've taken it on board about the maintenance as advised by 45yearsagasman! Does...

Thanks 45yearsagasman. What you're saying is there are benefits in preventative maintenance, and I should just get someone out to take a look right! Seriously, I was told that servicing breaks seals and risk blocking jets and can cause more problems than they identify. You obviously disagree! I...

I have and Ideal Classic FF250 gas boiler which on occasion, while running - starts clicking (for up to 20 odd seconds), and then flames out. Within about 30 seconds it cycles back up and its fine again. It lights up first time every time. It's not been serviced in the 2 1/2 years I've been...