leak from inside combi boiler

[ij56long]

My friend has a leaking combi boiler. I took the front off and theres a brass disc-like cylinder about 4 inches in diameter with a nipple in the centre with a microswitch mounted in front of that. The leak is coming from the middle of the nipple. It looks like it can be tightened up - is this something I can do or do i need to call in a proffessional.

Cheers for any advice

 

[Baxi-Remeha]

you need to read the top entry, ie what boiler etc

No work can be done on a gas appliance unless corgi registered.

sounds like the presure differential is leaking..........call a proffesional!!!

 

[ij56long]

Thanks

I have 99.9% made my mind up to tell them they need to get someone in anyway. I'll have a go at most jobs, but i don't really want mess with the inside of a gas appliance.

Just wanted to know what the brass part was and if it could be fixed simply by tightening it up a bit.

Cheers

 

[ArtfulBodger]

call a proffesional!!!

and if he is one, he should be able to spell this right proper!

 

[croydoncorgi]

Sounds like you're looking at the diaphragm switch on the front of a diverter valve. No - the pressure seal does NOT tighten up.
Get someone in before it drips onto something vital - like the PCB. New diaphragm assy: about 30 quid. New PCB 90 quid. Your call.!

 

[Baxi-Remeha]

ahhhh.......yeahhhh......eerrrrr.......

lisdexia rules K.O

(quickly runs off stage with spell checker under arm)

 

[ij56long]

Thanks for the advice

I will be telling my friend today that they need to 'get a man in'

Like i said i'll have a go at most things but haven't got a clue what i'm doing inside a boiler (especially someone elses) so will leave them to it

Cheers