Recent content by tony_p

Yes, they came today. The pilot line was blocked - he used a tiny reamer type tool and cleared it. Must of happened during the refit of the gas valve. (although I don't need one, he said the pilot burners are obsolete but I checked on-line and they are readily available)

So everythings been working fine until this morning when the boiler didn't fire up and the pilot was out. I reignited the pilot but it was a yellow flame and didn't want to stay on. I turned the control valve and the boiler fired up. I went out for an hour and when I returned the boiler was...

Brilliant. Thanks so much.

---- Thanks Oilhead for the prompt response. There's a valve before and after the reservoir. I'm guessing the one after the reservoir. Can it be tested - maybe disconnect from the pot inlet and leave it to see if its weeping? If its faulty Terrywookfit previously said they are generally available

What would cause the pot to keep over-filling with oil? I'm draining probably 1/4 to 1/2 pint of oil out. The boiler then starts and runs fine for 8 - 10hrs. Following day it won't ignite because of the over-fill and the braid dipping into the oil. If I light the oil and let it burn off then...

So the pot had quite a lot of oil in it so emptied that, put it back together and it came on - but groaned for a short time (if thats a correct term). Seems to be running fine now.

They have it in the plan for the New Year. I think they will get a gas supply and go from there but at the moment its not an option due to finances (she's off following a miscarriage and so their income is much reduced). I'll go around tomorrow and see if I can spot why its decided to stop...

The boiler is still going but last Friday I cleaned it and installed a new ignitor and everything worked fine. This morning my daughter tells me there was a heavy smell of oil and the dreaded red light. I'm guessing either the ignitor braid is touching the wick (and so oil not igniting) or its...

Yes the boiler is a 1966 original. Parts are the issue - I did replace the control box which was a rebuilt unit. Ignitors are equally difficult to source - down to the last one! The boiler is now "playing up" though. Cleaned it and new ignitor last Friday and everything worked fine. This...

Thanks. I managed to get one although I think those that do have them are profiteering - on one site they were listed at £57.85 but none in stock. I paid £450 but some were £900 plus VAT :oops:. Anyhow, British Gas man installed it and everything is working well. I guess I'll need to think...

But having another code may help in a google search

Bought it then they called and said they couldn't get one but many thanks

Checked the voltage and its okay

I cant see a sticker - maybe its on the back of the valve. I have tried a couple of suppliers and they have said the original manufacturer ceased trading about 10 years ago.

Ah - Never thought of that and I guess it can be measured with a multimeter