Recent content by KJB

Thanks for the input. Found the cause. Pump removed and was clean. Checked the discharge hose and it was blocked with sludge!! cleaned thoroughly and all is good. Next time I will check the hose first. Far easier :D

Hi, our Hotpoint FDW60 is flashing lights 3&4 (ECO45 & Fast40). Problem is the unit is full of water and will not proceed. Have drained manually, reset and tried to run again. Problem persists. I cannot find any reference to lights 3+4 being a fault indicator. Any ideas? Keith

Hi, i have a mould problem in the north east corner of my house. The house is a late 50's build with believe it or not cavity wall to the front and solid walls to the side and rear (semi detached), side and rear are pebble dashed. All original - no works or drillings etc.. The corner in question...

Ok, so why do so many engineers post their help on here. Not going to post anymore. Stuff you in particular and your kind. I give advice every day with little thanks but always feel better if I can help someone along the way. Gone forever. :( Thanks to the two sensible posts. will now call my...

Hi, my Ideal Standard LXFF260 is tripping out via the boiler overheat stat. As the boiler is 12 years old I just assumed the stat was becoming weak so hav changed it for a new one. However, the problem remains. I've searched this forum without any luck. Other posts suggest checking the pump -...

Hi, i have a fully pumped pressurised (sealed) CH and HW system. The accumulator pressure drops regularly to zero. I cannot find a leak or any other evidence of a problem, what do we think it can be please? Other info if it helps. Ideal classic FF260 boiler - non condensing