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OK well I did try to bleed the oil but it wasn't the most elegant job (picture oil squirting back down past the hex bleeding post and all over the bottom of the boiler ;( ) Pipe was too stiff to grip it properly. so I really can't say if there was air in it lol. So I thought it was worth...

thanks mate I did have another look last night ,I tried pulling the Photocell out. while it was out I tried to start the burner and it did ignite because without the cell in I could actually see the flames. I covered the cell with my thumb and it started for for probably less than a second...

Cheers mate! ;) good advice methinks How to test which part is faulty though without the test equipment. or does it come down to replacing the cheaper parts first? On the other hand I read something about a faulty photocell which said it would lock out after a few attempts. Mine goes on and on...

If I have oil at the pump it would seem to be likely that the control box is faulty? is that right? should I look at the electrodes maybe? Is there anyway to test the control box? I don't know anything at the moment but I have an electrical/electronics background so with the right info I could...

yes I noticed that but the manual said it was a test point Thanks will try that tomorrow Mike

Thanks Was hoping there was another way ;( The Boiler is in a cupboard and extremely difficult to get to. It looks like I will have to though. I was looking for some sort of bleed valve but there is none mentioned in the manual and nothing obvious that I can see. Mike

I don't think It's getting any oil ! Is there an easy way to check for this? mike

ah! Didn't think of the obvious I took the boiler cover off which is blimmin awkward and had a good listen a =nd look the Noise seems to be the Boiler trying to start so I'll have to rethink

I have a Grant Oil Boiler - Vented system - 4 zone valves - two automatic bleed valves near the pump and H/W cylinder Upstairs and the Boiler is downstairs. I started the system and set the thermostats to call for heat. After a minute or so I kept hearing soft thump sounds from boiler, it...

I have just been reading another thread on here where someone has had a shower replaced and was expecting a certificate. He was advised that, as it was just a replacement he wouldn't really need one just an EIC or MWC from the electrician. It got me thinking ! (shouldn't do that!) my garage had...

Update: I Told the LABC and they were helpful I was told to go to the Elecsa website and get quotes for a Periodic inspection as they are happy to accept that. I had one reply with a quote of £200 and another very nice guy who phoned to say that for what I needed I should go to the NAPIT...

Yeah I am very annoyed with the bugger but am a little hesitant to do that because he's a friend of my Nephew. My Nephew is away on holiday until Saturday so he is blissfully unaware about all this. I know he won't be pleased but....

LABC were very helpful I was told to get a periodic inspection. I have left message with a local electrician so hope to get an idea of costs soonish. Could someone give me a ballpark figure for 1 ring main and 1 lighting cct please?

Hi everyone Well the guy had to come back to my place tonight to change a plug socket and a light switch that were faulty and he also came with all his test equipment and did the tests. During which we were having an interesting discussion about some of the things said on this forum! Basically...

I'm not sure what you mean but I have had my garage converted therefore I had to apply for Building regs. As the work has progressed I have had three visits from them in which they had a quick look and said it was all fine and left. The work is now finished and they came back to do a final check...

Thanks to everyone who replied. I will have to take some time tomorrow and try to absorb everything you have said. I will probably get in touch with LABC and let them know what has happened and see what advice they give me. I am going to ask him for the EIC and see what he says. thank you all...

Thankyou I will have a look and I will also ask the LABC guy.

I do appreciate your advice but I'm sorry I don't understand. Are you saying that any Electrician can do domestic wiring without having to do a regular exam and pay a fee? and that he can and should issue me a certificate for the LABC . Or do you mean I don't need to supply a certificate to...

Ok Lots of questions since I last looked here and a lot to take in. Firstly the LABC officer asked me if an electrician was doing the work. Nothing else ! I told him yes. I am not an electrician I do not understand some of what has been said on here about different certificates. I assumed the...

He apparently is not a member of a domestic electrical scheme as he has got to get someone else to sign it off for him. Foolishly I did not get a written quote as he is a "friend" of my nephew. He is an electrician though! who works for a local company, He did my work on weekends. Read more...