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What about where the flame lights with a woof, and immediately goes out. Mine tries again and then sometimes relights, but not always. Is this flame lift? Could a knackered burner be the main culprit, is the gas valve wrongly calibrated and delivering too rich a mix, or what? I don't want to...

OK Poxi, you were spot on in the end. I hacked into the wall to inspect the flue, and found the inspection plate on top of the boiler. With this off, there could not really be a choking effect in the case, but still there was no ignition, so it was not the flue. The venturi I took off and...

OK rewardinheaven, the principle is simple: as the seals weaken, the spring washers take up some slack and keep the box sealed up with any luck. However, the problem is that if the unit is anything like mine, you are only fixing into stupid little clips which are only good enough for car trim...

Thanks Poxi. The external trim to the flue is puttied on apparently. Before I break that up to check for blockages, is there an easier way to check? Earthing from what to what could cause this particular syndrome? What might have gone wrong with the venturi, and how do I find out? Thanks for...

Well, rewardinheaven, I cannot see how you can be wrong about the bad design of this beast. 20 repairs of the firebox door seals! What would that cost at tradesmen's rates? I am only up to about five, not counting the ones I did actually pay someone to do. The thread confirms something I have...

I am with rewardinheaven, and I think penpusher was having a bad day. I have the greatest of respect for all the guys with loads of qualifications and experience, but if you do not have a thorough understanding of the product you are having trouble with, how can you distinguish the chancers and...