Recent content by Rotunda82

Hi John, Yes I’ve tried it again (3 times in total on different days) and each time there is a pop and a spark. I did read earlier that with some multimeters you should test between L&N first before testing between L&E but I’m not quite sure why. I’m just baffled as I’ve tested many boilers in...

Thanks for the replies all. I have used the multimeter since quite a few times and all seems fine. I only use it really for testing 240 when fault finding and occasionally for continuity when testing solenoid coils. I Definitely didn’t short it across terminals as was testing a terminal strip...

Hi, Thanks for the quick reply. Yes it was set to the correct range. It’s only a cheap centrebrand one but have used it many times in the past on the same settings and never had an issue. I used it to test the fused spur and that was fine between L&E - I got 240v. Went back to the boiler and...

Was looking for a fault on the heating system (turns out to be a zone valve which had melted) and was having some trouble with my multimeter. I always thought the best way to test for voltage was L&E, L&N, N&E I tested between L&E in the boiler (oil fired) and there was a small pop and spark...

Found this picture online which shows the plastic bit connected to the two pipes if that helps

Hello, Noticed something hanging off of my van (fiat Scudo) and it turns out to be connected to the additive tank? On this smaller tank there are two pipes which run to a small plastic manifold of some kind. The plastic but has been bouncing off of the road whilst driving and is pretty mangled...

Hello. The soot build up could be nothing to do with the flue. Soot is normally asscociated with a yellow flame caused by : 1) lighting flap incorrectly seated or not in closed position 2) burner plug not seating well enough ie air tight 3) carbon build up in the burner - are you suffering...

Yeah it was set for oil. Not concerned with the operation of the boiler just baffled at some of these efficiency readings Im getting and wanted to understand why ? So it burner efficency not boiler ? Because when you set up a Grant Vortex say for example they tell you to analyse at the heat...

Hello Just a query really. I work on oil boilers/Rayburns and use an analyser on a daily basis. I worked on a relatively old Trianco Eurostar earlier which hadnt been serviced in years. Did all the usual, replaced nozzle (with a 'W' as didnt have the correct 'S'), checked oil pressure and...

Thanks chaps - the red was in the wrong L2 ! All working fine now

Hello, I'm trying to sort my hallway/landing light. My partner has been doing some diy whilst ive been at work and she cant remember how the old switches were wired !! We've got a double switch downstairs that operates the hall light and the landing light and a singe switch upstairs which...

Bump Any thoughts ? Still waiting on the pin test to come through from vaillant ( should be tomorrow now )

I went out to a vaillant VC GB 182 EH today - the fault no heating or hot water. When I get there the pump is running and the fan is running but its not a boiler that i'm familiar with ( pretty much the first one i've seen with exception to a combi version a few years ago ). I tried to...

I dont personally think that a power flush will help your situation yet as if there is a solid blockage it wont be removed. Firstly your plumber needs to remove sections of pipe to identify the location of the blockage - normally around the pump as mentioned before but also be sure to check...

I'm 25 and completely fed up with my current job as a plumber - hate it in fact so was thinking about a career change and as I've always had a keen interest in cars thought I might give it a try ? I know that at 25 I will find it difficult as I have missed the standard 16-24 age intake but...