pilot light will not ignite

markanthony73 · 30 Dec 2009

hello
i have a ideal classic ff330,turned it on yesterday morning and no problem.then tried it again in the evening and the pilot light would not ignite? same story today will not ignite.can someone give me advice
thanks
mark

gassafeman · 30 Dec 2009

There is no permanent pilot light on this boiler.

Is the fan running?

Paul.

markanthony73 · 30 Dec 2009

thanks for the reply
the fan is running but the boiler is not ligthing.
no hot water

any advice would be great
thanks

GStewart79 · 31 Dec 2009

Exact same problem I am having on my Ideal Classic FF270. From the research I have done, it appears most common that the fan is slowing seezing up and is running slower than the required speed of the boiler to ignite the pilot.

I need a pointer as to how to gain access to the fan and I will lubricate it myself to get the heating going whilst I am waiting the few days to get the CH engineer out.

btw, I found an electrical wire coming out of my water tank upstairs, which is hooked up to a switch, flicking the switch on I believe allows the water to be heated by the electric supply. Worth checking if you have this yourself as it will at least give you hot water.

kevplumb · 31 Dec 2009

GStewart79 said:
Exact same problem I am having on my Ideal Classic FF270. From the research I have done, it appears most common that the fan is slowing seezing up and is running slower than the required speed of the boiler to ignite the pilot.

I need a pointer as to how to gain access to the fan and I will lubricate it myself to get the heating going whilst I am waiting the few days to get the CH engineer out.

btw, I found an electrical wire coming out of my water tank upstairs, which is hooked up to a switch, flicking the switch on I believe allows the water to be heated by the electric supply. Worth checking if you have this yourself as it will at least give you hot water.

you have just figured out you have an immersion heater

now you want tips on how to dismantle a boiler

Agile · 31 Dec 2009

GStewart79 said:
I need a pointer as to how to gain access to the fan and I will lubricate it myself to get the heating going whilst I am waiting the few days to get the CH engineer out.

The fan is inside the combustion chamber! This is an area which should only be opened by a trained gas engineer.

For this reason I cannot give you any detailed advice as thats against the forum rules and common sense. You need a competent engineer.

Tony

numpty1 · 31 Dec 2009

fan running spark generated?
it may be the fan but very unlikely,suggest you contact a corgi if in the north or a reci gas installer in the south.most likely a fault with the pilot assembly which is a real pita to get at.

GStewart79 · 31 Dec 2009

This is a new house for me.

I cannot hear a spark, just the fan running. The day before it was all running fine, but had started making a right racket and to top it all I discovered paperwork of the previous owners which noted that British Gas had been out in March under the homecare policy and decided that lubing the fan was the best option as opposed to replacing it!

Agile · 31 Dec 2009

In theory BG give a 12 month warranty on any repairs that they carry out.

However that may not apply if the house has changed ownership and may not apply if the repair was within a yearly homecare agreement ( as it would extend the cover to a second year which is not being paid for )

Tony

gas4you · 31 Dec 2009

Oiling a fan, is at best, only a temporay repair until a new fan can be obtained

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