Recent content by Rich309

I very much appreciate people's help and am of course thankful to all for it. This is a discussion forum and we are still discussing things, I'm not used to using forums where people expect a like or whatever it is after every post. Reading back I could have been more polite with the initial...

I think the light is solid when calling for hot water. Chap visited last night, took the cover off the chamber and had a fiddle with the spark electrode and flame sensor and reckons the sensor is at fault. (which doesn't tie in at all with the info I was given by Ideal on the error code the...

I honestly am, but I do get where you are coming from. Anyway I've since found the info and there's no way I'm touching that part of the boiler! Like you say if it is that part that is failing then it isn't expensive for him to replace. I guess it could get expensive if the part isn't...

Because I'm geeky and like to understand these things and also like to ensure I'm not being mislead. Now I know not all tradesmen are dishonest or not very good but I have had some poor experiences (such as the example I posted previously) so like to see the bigger picture.

It would still be handy to know what the error code means though if someone can please advise? It wouldn't work again last night and intermittently this morning, sods law says it will work when he gets there later!

I've already discussed it with him. He is popping over to diagnose and will service when he returns with any of the parts he needs to order.

Strangely I gave it another go this morning and it fired up and ran briefly before returning to its not sparking state. I completely understand I need to get an engineer in now, it's due a service anyway, it would be nice to know what the fault code is though. Is it an item that can be...

That might help! The right green light Is solid, the middle red light and green light on the left flash together fairly slowly.

I had a shower last night and all was fine, attempted to have a hot shower before work this morning to find no hot water, I have checked and there is no heating either. Everything appears to work as it should, I've checked the system pressure and that is normal, the microswitch appears to work...

"The normal way is to call and engineer and PAY him to diagnose the faults and then let him obtain and fit any parts needed" That's probably a fair point, I was just trying to avoid a huge mark up on the parts. A plumber was due to pop by last night, said he would be over in 20 mins, I get a...

Having confirmed with Ideal which part I need it's one of these http://www.tradeboilerparts.co.uk/ideal-173778-mini-c24c28c32s24s28-pump-brand-new-447-p.asp Can you please confirm how long it should take for a plumber to fit it?

I've found pumps that appear to be correct for as little as £50 new. Any idea how many hours labour I should be looking at paying for? Just want to make sure I'm not overcharged.

Thanks Tony, you've been very helpful. Now, do I attempt to change it myself...?!

That may explain it! It's had quite a hard life and I believe has run dry on numerous occasions when the old system was leaking. I've since had all of the pipework replaced but the damage was probably already done. I'm in a ground floor flat so no issues with stairs. I do need it fixed asap...

Thanks for the reply. I'm Located in Harlow, Essex - CM19. Is there a way of removing the bleed screw on the pump to check the impellor spins without water spraying at my face at quite a rate?!