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curlydon wrote: I don't see any mention of ventilation re- your cupboard, is there any ? Yes, the cylinder housing is ventilated with a decorative pattern of holes top and bottom. Another shock the engineer gave us because he claimed we had to ventilate the housing to outside air and even...

gasbanni wrote: "Whats the make model and fault with your cooker ?" Thanks gasbanni. It is a stoves stainless steel 900 (single oven) from 2000. It works fine but needs a new seal, a fan (the engineer thought it was most likely the cooling one but whichever it is it still works but makes a...

Thanks wsts. From what we were told a few weeks ago by CALOR and GS you are correct but in our case the cooker manufacturer is either trying to save face, trying to keep the upfront fee we paid (non-refundable if the cooker is beyond repair) and/or trying to force us to have to buy a new...

In reply to Boilerman2, I think the "attitude" is yours not mine and if my reply was a bit sarcastic I don't believe it was rude. I asked for advice on how to make a cupboard housing the cylinder 30 minute fire resistant not what gas to use. Fortunately CALOR have been able to give me "the...

Thanks for reply Boilerman2. How easy it is to recommend "change to Propane". Unfortunately I am unable to convert to Propane because the costs are absolutely prohibitive. I would need to raise several thousand pounds which is just not going to happen. According to the media and the rest...

I wonder if anyone can clarify what exactly is wanted and suggest how I can quickly and cheaply turn a hand built kitchen cupboard into "30 minutes fire resistant". The cupboard houses a 15kg butane cylinder that feeds our range cooker and it needs a new seal, cooling motor and one or two...

Thanks FiremanT, have done and it jogged my memory as I seem to remember doing that years ago when I had to fit another one. Now to get warm !

Hi all, had great help here a long time back so thought maybe someone could help again. I have just fitted a new pump to my Alpha 240p and a new auto air vent (AAV). Trouble is I can't remember if I am supposed to remove the little black cap on the top of the AAV or merely loosen it or as I...

GOOD NEWS! As everyone suggested it appears it was the return valve which was like a coal mine inside. After a trip to Spare Parts to find a new one cost £57.00 and they had none in stock anyway a few more wrenches gave access to the inside mesh which I have cleaned back to a shine. Now CH...

Thanks all - I'm working on the suggestions and will be back once any results. I've located the return isolating valve but am loathe to touch it unless the pilot goes out again (it's been live since yesterday so I'm quite warm at the moment!) and also because spanners are more suited to my...

NEW DEVELOPMENT Just tried to light the pilot again as am getting a bit cold. Now after 2-3 hours cold and gently cleaning tip, the pilot light has stayed on. First tested DHW - was ok - but when I turn on CH it is still only firing up for seconds then off several minutes , then on again for...

Hi gas4you - had your help a year ago so thanks again. Fan spins faster when depressed. Pilot lights ok, I think normal size flame, until I let go after the around 60 seconds. Monday we completely checked and overhauled everything as posted and system was working ok till this morning when...

Important update to my problem. My pilot won't stay alight at all now !!! It just goes out as soon as I release the button so no DHW or CH - ??? Please any ideas someone - could it be the thermocouple needs replacing and is that a Corgi job? Wendi

Hi Nickso, thanks for the reply. The diverter valve was replaced in June 2007. The heat exchanger in 2008 and the auto air vent just 2 weeks ago. The first two parts brand new from Ezyparts. Wendi