Central Heating Boom !

[30stmarsfan]

Any ideas on what could be the problem? Whenever my boiler fires up, there is a boom and then it seems to cut out, however, I still have hot water and the radiators are still warm.

 

[mickyg]

boiler model would be a good start.

 

[30stmarsfan]

Ideal Isar

 

[mickyg]

well its working so be grateful for that

When was it last serviced? Sounds like it needs checking out, the insulation has a habit of going for a walk.

 

[30stmarsfan]

Got a bit concerned earlier so switched it off as it was smelling a bit and could of swore there was smoke. Serviced about a year ago now.

 

[30stmarsfan]

Also noticed a drip in the back left hand corner.

 

[dextrous]

Is there any pressure loss?

 

[30stmarsfan]

The pressure is reading 1.

 

[dextrous]

I meant over a period of time

 

[30stmarsfan]

I have switched if off due to being a bit unsure of it. When I switched it off earlier it was reading 1.

 

[mickyg]

A drip, smoke and a smell. Its not sounding good tbh. Could well be the insulation pads fell out. Paul Barker is the man to tell you about this. I suggest getting someone out pronto. Ideally someone familiar with the appliance.

 

[30stmarsfan]

The "boom" was just unsettling me, along with the smell.

 

[dextrous]

The "boom" was just unsettling me, along with the smell.

Not an unusual response, to be honest

 

[30stmarsfan]

Thanks mickyg. Who is this Paul Barker? New to this, sorry.

 

[30stmarsfan]

? Dextrous