Recent content by RodgerA

Hey Guys I'm sorry to have caused this conflict, that wasn't my intention. I suppose on this forum I am a taker, but on a couple of other forums I am definately a nett contributor (Fords and Chryslers). As such I am grateful to the people who took the time to reply. I understand that the...

Thanks Mike, I take your advice onboard. I think I am in "doubt" mode because the thermostat wasn't connected and there was a problem with the timer programmer front case not fitted properly. Also when I looked at the wiring there was a blue wire from the timer to the earth on the boiler, which...

Well I will of course take the pro's advice, I'm just trying to minimize my costs, like most people I guess. I sthere anything you think I should check first? Thankyou.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Appreciated. Shame that the solenoid seems integral to the valve, but even the whole valve seems available at a price thats worth doing. I will find someone local to fit it. Thanks again.

Hi I'm after the benefit of your experience, before I go on wild gooses chases. The system is new to me, its an old Thorn Olympic 38/50CF with 5 rads downstairs and 4 upstairs. From searching this forum I think its gravity fed HW, since I can only find one 2 way valve. So far I have...

Hi Problem with central heating, hot water ok Boiler is Thorn Olympic 38/50CF (very old) which has hot water thermostat incorporated under sliding door on front of boiler. Separate timer unit which has "timed", "off" and "constant" switch (switchmaster 300) on wall next to boiler. There is...

Many thanks for this information,fixed my machine. i was a little worried it was more than the heater (I knew heater was a problem since open circuit)because on program 1 (prewash) I would get lights 2, 3 and 4 flash which your list says is heater relay. All other programs just washed forever.