Recent content by JCDBigBear

Gents, do any of you have any idea why my boiler cuts out occasionally? The problem only appears to arise when the hot water is run, usually for a reasonable length of time. The water can be very hot. The boiler cuts out and I have to wait 5 or 10 minutes before pressing the reset button...

Anyone know what is causing my boiler to shut off. I have to wait a while then press the overheat cut-out reset button. It appears to be overheating the water. Hot water is VERY hot.

Appreciate the info about how robust it is. Guys on here are excellent. If I was replacing the complete unit it would need to be removed and screwed onto the new one. I'm going to try the wax capsule change on its own first though. Hopefully not need to do anything more. Fingers...

Colin, you are a star my friend. It arrived this morning.

If I drain the system to fit a new flow switch should I fit a new NTC sensor? Will the old one break trying to remove it?

Can you please send me a message? :D

It has to be said that your post is the equivalent of holding onto a lifebelt just out of reach of a drowning man!!! :|

Bit of a further update, I actually got some hot water through the boiler today although it hasn't done it again since lunch time. Would that be possible if the Flow Switch wasn't working?

What?? You mean not another 27 years?? I'm appalled!! :)

Ian, With the part being more scarce than hens' teeth I will be replacing "the old roaster". Just thought I'd let the forum know how it ended. Thanks for your help.

Looks like my boiler has to go I'm sorry to say. A kind gent on this forum (Ianmcd) took a look and advised that the Flow Switch required replacement. Unfortunately we can't get the new part. :cry:

Thanks for your input everyone, I will keep you posted.

Hi, I have sent you a PM.

In the northern part of the UK. I live just outside Glasgow.

Thanks for prompt response. I wouldn't dream of playing about with the gas supply or burners, etc. Would the gas supply not be affected at other times, not just Hot Water mode?