I know this is a bit pathetic - I have (I think) worked out that the thermocouple needs replacing on my Flamingo 50 boiler and I'm sure I can do that. However, I can't for love nor money remove the front casing. I've looked for screws etc but can't find any. Can anyone help me?
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Only Qualified Engineers can open up a Flamingo as tests have to be carried out on completion to ensure that seals are 100% there are also Asbestos containing rope seals in the older ones! 
Its only the outside casing that I want to take off. I'm currently unemployed and cannot afford for an expert to come out. I've had no hot water or heating for weeks now. I thought replacing a thermocouple was relatively easy.
Its only the outside casing that I want to take off. I'm currently unemployed and cannot afford for an expert to come out. I've had no hot water or heating for weeks now. I thought replacing a thermocouple was relatively easy.
No there is also a panel inside that has to be removed, but, as said,although they are basic and simple, there is an issue with them. We are not allowed to give gas advice on this forum anyway
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Interesting senario here.
No hot water means unfit for human habitation.
Unemployment payments only cover food and essentials.
Seems you could ask the Council to rehouse you!
You could write to your MP and the PM if you can afford a stamp.
No hot water means unfit for human habitation.
Unemployment payments only cover food and essentials.
Seems you could ask the Council to rehouse you!
You could write to your MP and the PM if you can afford a stamp.
I own my house, so don't think the council will rehouse me. However, dropping a line to my local MP would be a good idea. It has been so miserable - all over wash with cold water, boiling kettles to wash dishes and no help anywhere, i've tried grants, crisis payments etc to no avail. At my wits end.
I own my house, so don't think the council will rehouse me. However, dropping a line to my local MP would be a good idea. It has been so miserable - all over wash with cold water, boiling kettles to wash dishes and no help anywhere, i've tried grants, crisis payments etc to no avail. At my wits end.
What is your conceptpf hte cost?
What makes you deduce a t/c problem?
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I own my house, so don't think the council will rehouse me. However, dropping a line to my local MP would be a good idea. It has been so miserable - all over wash with cold water, boiling kettles to wash dishes and no help anywhere, i've tried grants, crisis payments etc to no avail. At my wits end.
What is your conceptpf hte cost?
What makes you deduce a t/c problem?
The OP wont know, as he / she will have been advised by a diyer. Whats the betting it aint been serviced in years? We (us RGI's) know that a regular service would elimanate this kind of enquiry.
I wont discuss prices on a DIY forum. Tony does it all for us.
OP, when was your motor last serviced?
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