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    Puma heat exchanger - scaled

    Always check that the AAV . , is operational on the puma type boiler .As Gaz states ,it is a crossflow ht.ex. , and therefore no d.h.w. plate or normal type hydraulically operated diverter valve , as we all know . Sometimes can be an awkward problem to solve .Cold inlet filter , though is a...
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    potterton promax he

    Try the condense plug on bottom left of boiler . Normally yellow in colour , slowly unscrew , with a jug underneath to collect water , and collect water . Also any water leakage within the boiler , onto the top of the syphon unit will cause the problem you describe . As previously mentioned on...
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    No Hot Water but got Heating

    Do you have a primatic cylinder installed ? Is there one large , and one small storage tank in your loft space ?
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    powermax 155 combi boiler not working properly

    The green light is a ,burner on indication and not a pilot light . Is your boiler regularly seviced ? This is a difficult question to answer , without being in front of the appliance . Your problems with the boiler usually require an engineer familiar with the powermax range , to effect a proper...
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    back boiler bang when igniting

    Without knowing the exact model of appliance ,I would suggest a faulty gas valve . This would be of the :soft-light : ,type .The gas valve , on a switched live supply of 240 volts a.c. ,should ignite on a low gas rate , which should then increase to the reccomended rate . This is the best...
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    cental heating problem?

    Renew the synchron motor within the valve ,should cure your problem .
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    waste fitting

    Reccomend P.T.F.E. tape around parallel thread of basin waste , under basin porcelain ,also clear , or white dow corning silicone sealant on mating surfaces .
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    Combi 80 pcb board blown

    Google , Baxi Parts Arena ,should find the part no . , that you require . Alternatively call Parts Centre , or wait for a reply on this forum .
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    Starfish , IS your boiler fixed ?

    Would be nice to know .
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    How do I check potterton puma 80 boiler pump?

    No worries Chris , even you cannot remember everything . Me , I have trouble asing this keyboard ,as you can see . Where:s my spectacles gone now , where is the wife , hope tomorrow will be easier .
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    Newby needs advice for Central Heating that doesn't stay on

    Have a service carried out by an engineer who is familiar with this type of boiler ,obviously corgi registered . The fault could be a few things , always difficult to determine from a keyboard . The red light cause may be cured by a service without any need for parts .It would be of interest to...
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    Potterton Puma 80 mystery

    ChrisR ,I have changed many wax capsules only with no leakage .The common problem with changing the full valve , is , the dreaded back-nut .Before I even isolate , or , drain boiler , a liberal spraying of wd.40 on the nut ensures that it will be easier to loosen . The 90 degree angle bend of...
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    Replace LPG boiler with electric

    Yes . Excellent piece of kit , with practically no maintenance .Check which type of tariff is available from your energy supplier .
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    Alpha CD50 or Worcester Greenstar 40CDi

    Greenstar without a doubt .
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    Legal Advice - WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

    Check ebay ,powermax 155 , London area .
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    How do I check potterton puma 80 boiler pump?

    On the puma model , the normal pump is a myson.Unscrew the black plastic cover , do this with boiler OFF .Once you have removed the cover , you will see a 4mm. nut . Pull the nut towards yourself and rotate it . If this can be rotated , turn on boiler .If pump is operational , you will see the...
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    Legal Advice - WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

    Let us know the outcome . Are you having British Gas , and Heat-team arriving on a joint visit ?
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    Baxi Banama 100 Combi Boiler internal water noise problem

    Try increasing internal water pressure to one and a half bar .
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    Gledhill Thermal Store - I thought it was economical!

    Re-read your post , as your house was built only 8 years ago , the insulation and thermal loss should be to current regulations .Did you record the gas meter index reading on the day that you moved in ? Ask your immediate neighbours ( if they have the same system installed) ,their normal costs...
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