Ideal Classic Boiler LXFF240

[hightoweralan]

Hello
Im wondering if anyone can help????

I have the above boiler and now have a fault with No Hot water nor Hot Central Heating.

Looking at the Boiler the Pilot Light is not lighting up, just clicks

Fans working ok
Pumps working ok
Programmer works correctly

Not sure where to go next??

If anyone has any ideas where I can start please send them

Regards

Alan

 

[Agile]

If the boiler is not lighting the flame then its obviously a gas/ignition problem.

As we do not give DIY gas advice on an open forum then the only advice that I can give you is to get a competent boiler engineer.

Boilers like this should have a proper annual service. Has yours had a service lately?

Tony

 

[ChrisR]

It does sound like a gassy problem.

 

[hightoweralan]

Thanks Agile

I am a qualified Sparky and also been repairing washing machine's , cookers, Immersion Heaters, etc, etc so I would say very able to repair the boiler. (just not very good at fault finding on boilers)

I have checked through the Fault code and found on the Gas valve form the PCB I only have 1 out of 2 live's and 1 neutral.

Im not sure if i should have two live supply from the PCB or 1 ???

unabe to test if the gas valve is getting the corrct supply

Can anyone help please???

Alan

 

[ChrisR]

so I would say very able to repair the boiler

and others would say you're a disater waiting to happen, anywhere near gas. It's not about being clever, it's about understanding what you need.. There's too much you don't realise that you don't know - or have kit for.

It looks like you don't know eg how a gas valve works. Sorry but we aren't going to try to explain.

 

[Agile]

Whatever you may think, the forum rules do not permit us to give gas advice on an open forum.

If you were qualified and experienced to work on gas appliances you would not be needing to ask for advice on here.

Washing machines may electrocute you and boilers can do that as well but they have the additional ability to gas you.

Most electricians also know some boiler engineers. I give my cards to enough of them!

Tony

 

[hightoweralan]

Ok, I totally understand, Rules are rules and thank you for your advice, I will have to wait for a friend to returnfrom holiday!!

 

[mysteryman]

Have you got gas?

 

[hightoweralan]

Yes, I do have Gas

Ive checked through the fault list and comes back to PCb or Gas Valve, Im No gas fitted and I know what I should touch and not touch, So if it is the gas valve or something to do with Gas then I will wait, But with the fault could it be the PCB, If so I will sort that out myself

I respect what I can do and not do so will not touch gas!!!!

 

[gas4you]

I would say from here that the pcb seems ok. AFAIK the power will only be to the pilot solenoid at first, then when the pcb detects the pilot is firmly alight, power will be supplied to the main solenoid.

I'm sure I will soon be chastised if I am incorrect on this

Which sadly leaves you with getting an RGI in.

 

[gas_man_gaz]

gas advice deleted

 

[gas4you]

I cannot see any reason to say my post is dangerous, so by deduction then, neither was yours namsag.

It's a pity the mod doesn't tell us when he has removed a post and the reasons why

Just some of the reasons I don't post much anymore on here and no doubt a lot of other older posters as well.

 

[petit_pablo]

The way i see it, suggesting a pilot solenoid is one thing. Saying it could be a blocked pilot injector is directing the OP toward working on the gas side. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Some folk dont need much encouragement to get stuck in. Chances are gaskets wont be changed either.

So OP, you can try the pilot solenoid if its a honeywell GV.

 

[namsag]

So now your telling him there maybe gaskets that need changing is that not along same lines as saying pilot injector . The guy had already indicated he would get a rgi if gas. .




I see no mod or poster has owned up yet

 

[petit_pablo]

So now your telling him there maybe gaskets that need changing is that not along same lines as saying pilot injector . The guy had already indicated he would get a rgi if gas. .

How is that the same? The fault isnt going to be a gasket is it. I was highlighting that the OP, if inclined to remove the pilot injector, wont be aware of the safety implications.

Roll eyes all you want, anything posted on here can be taken with a pinch of salt, otherwise why havent the OPs obtained an RGI lready rather than asking for free advice from faceless internet posters.