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    Boiler working but not firing to heat shower water

    I had someone round and they thought it was the divertor valve, but they quoted me such an extortionate rate that I've decided to join the British gas scheme - whereby they fix it before you go on their care scheme. Do you think that this problem can be fixed on their first visit? Thanks, elki
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    Boiler working but not firing to heat shower water

    Thanks guys, I'll have a look for the valve tonight. It's an old Alpha Ocean combi, so if anyone has any hints as to where I'll find the valve I'd be gratfeful. Thanks again, elki
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    Boiler working but not firing to heat shower water

    I think it may be the overall water pressure as two previously empty flats have now been filled demand for water has inceased. They might have adjusted my external stop cock by mistake? I'd be interested to hear what any plumbers have to say. Thanks
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    Boiler working but not firing to heat shower water

    Thanks CH4 - what you say sounds right although I'm not that familiar with some of the terms. If it's the guage is something I can alter myself, as I've had someone in to do this before? There are two 'taps' for hot and cold and I believe I can open these up a bit more - does this sounds right...
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    Boiler working but not firing to heat shower water

    Hi Guys...hoping you can help me. My combi boiler works fine - EXCEPT when I turn on my shower or bathroom sink tap it doesn't fire up. At the moment to avoid cold showers I turn on the kitchen sink to get the boiler fired up, then turn on the shower, then turn off the kitchen sink - a...
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