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It turned out to be the controller! I sourced a replacement model that although different just required a few minor wiring modifications. It came with a new photocell so I fitted this as well even though the original was still working. Boiler is up and running fine, thanks for everyone...

I tried to work that out...why if the boiler had fired up it was locking out again, but sometimes it takes someone with a bit more logic to point out the obvious! Thanks Spraggo

Tried the coil today, put a meter across the leads and got no response at all so assume the controller was not putting out the voltage. To double check this I jury rigged a slave voltage to the coil which then worked and the boiler fired up. It then went to lock out again after about 15 seconds...

Hi Spraggo, I initially tried what you have suggested but got no pull from the coil, there certainly wasn't any click from the control box, hence my permanent magnet experiment. What are the chances of finding a replacement coil for this age of pump? I did strip the pump to check the drive and...

Thanks outinthestix, will give it a go tomorrow and let you know what I get. Tim

Hi I am hoping for some advice on a problem I am having with my trianco central heating boiler. It has been running fine but today went to lock out. Reset, and it fired up for a few seconds then lock out again. After a couple of attempts would still reset but then not fire at all. Check oil...