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  1. mcmarshon

    CAN'T RECOMMEND IDEAL BOILERS

    Try James Hargreaves, main stockists for Remeha and have loads of branches out Lancy way !
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    Boiler pressure keeps going down.

    Check for leaks from the elephants spout. :roll:
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    What's a good tool to hack out 1 inch copper pipe?

    Agreed, give it a flush. Save yourself some money. New pipe will only look shinier than the old for a while ! :roll:
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    Central heating Install

    Why does this occur then, does the plastic directly relate to the boiler faults ?
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    Central heating Install

    Plastic is probably the best bet for a novice. Just make sure you so the following :- Buy a plastic pipe cutter - dont skimp should be at least £15-£20 for a decent one. Use barrier pipe. Use the specific inserts for the pipe. My advice would be to do it all in Hep2o pipe with...
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    Citroen Dispatch probs

    long shot this one, but here goes ! Reversing lights dont work on the van, everything else (electrical) seems ok. Spoke to a mate of mine completely different van (vauxhall combo) who had the same problem took it to a garage. Mechanic popped a cover on the dash/central console clicked 2...
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    Vokera Fulcrum arm

    Hi Stew, email is in my profile. you should be able to view it, but if not I've stuck it in a comment on your profile. Cheers, Steve.
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    Vokera Fulcrum arm

    Sometimes the centre part of the end of the fulcrum arm wears on these - the part that pushes on the diverter valve pin. Try sticking a new 5p piece (just the right size ! ) on the end, ensures full pressure on the pin and return of properly working DHW ! I had one of these fulcrum arms in...
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    Ideal Imax w40

    Anyone know a ballpark figure for servicing one of these boilers ?
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    Vokera Linea Problem

    Thanks for the suggestions Tony. Unfortunately I have already exhausted these possibilities during my own testing. Think I may have to try those nice people on the Vokera desk !
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    Vokera Linea Problem

    Tony, you are correct code 06 is faulty DHW thermistor. When I replaced this it took a while to reset the boiler and clear the error code. I did get a lot of screwy characters on the LED display which eventually cleared (with a few taps here and there !) I've a feeling the problem lies...
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    Vokera Linea Problem

    They are indeed, it fires up all bullish and modulates down, keeping the temp at a good ol 42Deg !
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    Vokera Linea Problem

    Hi, just wondered if anyone has come accross a similar problem as described below. Any help would be appreciated ! Looking at the old 7 series Linea, which true to form is having problems on the DHW side. I can only get out DHW at a temp of 42 Deg C maximum no matter what the flow rate...
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    Plumbing course

    Hi JJ. just adding a bit of personal experience for ya. I jumped ship and went to met UK blinded by the headline - "Become a Corgi Registered engineer in 6 months" Dont believe this trash - on my course I was the first to qualify for registration and it took me a FULL year to acheive it ...
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    Vokera Excell 80SP Intermittent hot water

    You should also try cleaning the venturi tubes, stops the APS from bouncing and cutting the gas supply. Another common fault on these boilers !
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    Powermax 155X Combi Boiler

    Checked for correct voltage at terminal G1 as per manual, and also the activation of the APS, sparking at electrode, inlet gas pressure,ignition burner pressure etc as per basic checks. Got to be honest and say I didnt check the voltage/resistance at the solenoids ! Wont be charging customer...
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    Powermax 155X Combi Boiler

    Thanks for the reply Tony (yes its Steve !) Only started trading on my own recently having worked for a company, mainly did (and now do) installs as theres too much to keep up with. Havent had too much chance to look into the boiler as it was a late night and the missus was blowing my ears...
  18. mcmarshon

    Powermax 155X Combi Boiler

    Hi Tony, My corgi No is 221562 - Garforth Gas Services if you want to check it out. Dont do too many repairs especially on boilers like these so any help appreciated.
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    Powermax 155X Combi Boiler

    Dont suppose you still see this thread gaz (potterton man), but I have a powermax 155 failing to light and going to lockout. Looked at the manual and it suggests an ignition burner pressure of 4mb, but I'm only getting 2Mb at the outlet nipple. The manual suggests faulty gas valve - do you...
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