Ecotec Pro query. (not a problem I hope).

[dekker41]

I have just upgraded from a Vaillant Turbomax to an Ecotec Pro 28 condensing boiler.
I am wondering why the boiler becomes active for a short time when I run a cold tap.
It does not fire up but a pump or something runs for about 10-15secs when the cold tap is shut off.
Is this normal?
Running a cold tap had no effect at all with the Turbomax.

 

[Agile]

What does your gas registered installer say about it?

Tony

 

[Biggles..]

as its got absolutely nothing to do with the gas he's probably not asked.

more modern flow sensor in the new boiler is probably being activated by a dead leg somewhere.

if you press the i button when it happens what number does the s code say....S--

 

[Agile]

A customer can expect the installer to ensure any appliance he fits operates correctly without any problems like this.

If its air in a deadleg then it will probably go away after a few days.

If not the installer will have to take the usual modifications.

Tony

 

[Deleted member 105431]

fitting a check valve on the cold main supply to the boiler quite often cures it or you can set d88 to 1 using the boiler interface.

 

[dekker41]

Hi folks, thanks for the replies.

The RH light (green) comes on briefly and the code I get is s17 = pump overrun.
I understand the green light is for "warm start" which I have turned off.
I have not asked the fitter, can't find his phone number at moment.
It was a British Gas installation so I can ask them if needs be, thought I might get a quick answer here.

 

[Deleted member 105431]

It was a British Gas installation so I can ask them if needs be, thought I might get a quick answer here.

in that case call them back, it is likely they have left a dead leg somewhere.

 

[dekker41]

Ok, thanks, will do.

 

[Deleted member 105431]

Ok, thanks, will do.

can i ask how much they (over)charged you?

 

[dekker41]

Found the cause, I thought I had opened all the taps "to let out trapped air"
but had missed one hot tap. Opened it and let it expel air/water now all is fine.

can i ask how much they (over)charged you?

Two arms and two legs I think
£3200 for just boiler, flue and magnetic filter installation, including two years free servicing.

I discovered, belatedly, an internet article about BG overcharging, ah well you can't win em all.

 

[Deleted member 105431]

Found the cause, I thought I had opened all the taps "to let out trapped air"
but had missed one hot tap. Opened it and let it expel air/water now all is fine.

can i ask how much they (over)charged you?

Two arms and two legs I think
£3200 for just boiler, flue and magnetic filter installation, including two years free servicing.

I discovered, belatedly, an internet article about BG overcharging, ah well you can't win em all.

3200! They seen you coming; that should cost no more than 2000.

 

[Legion]

British Gasp! (what customers do when getting estimate/robbed).

It`s in the Dictionary!

 

[mickyg]

I have just upgraded from a Vaillant Turbomax to an Ecotec Pro 28 condensing boiler..

why???

EDIT: In addition have you got the old turbomax