Myson Apollo Fanfare 15/30si

[doorstop12]

Hi all

My 26yr old Myson Apollo Fanfare has just died. Had a registered gas man out who diagnosed it as a broken fan. He explained that these are particularly expensive to replace (£220+ just for the part) so including the labour cost and a service I'm looking at well over £400.

I just wondered whether I could buy the fan assy minus the scroll? These are selling on ebay for about £50... (not sure whether I'm allowed to send a link on this website?).

Also, he told me that the install is particularly easy (3 screws) so I wondered whether it's worth me trying to fit it to save on labour costs? The boiler hasn't been serviced for a while so I plan to try to install it myself and then get someone out to service the boiler to ensure it is safe. Obviously if I open the boiler and have no idea what I'm looking at then I won't even bother.

I just wondered whether anyone else had replaced one and how difficult a job it is. I've read conflicting reports.... Any advice would be gratefully received.

Do feel free to tell me if I'm being stupid in trying to install it myself.

 

[45yearsagasman]

Do feel free to tell me if I'm being stupid in trying to install it myself.

Don't tempt me

Why not buy the fan and get your service man to fit it when he's doing the service? He won't give a warranty on the fan as he did not supply it.

 

[Terry7556]

Also look at a website called CET ltd in Watford 01923 229224

 

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fan is easy to change but do you know what to check after fitting ? the apollo is a positive pressure boiler and are known to have problems with the emissions,

 

[45yearsagasman]

Not sure about it being a positive pressure case. Looking at the exploded diagram I would say not. In any case best left to a pro.

 

[Agile]

I thought not too.

But regardless no DIYer should ever open the combustion chamber or replace any gas related parts like fans etc.

Tony

 

[Richardthe3rd]

Not sure about it being a positive pressure case. Looking at the exploded diagram I would say not. In any case best left to a pro.

It's not.

Oh here wait a minute!! Some tozzer from the combustion chamber pot will be along directly saying this shouldn't be on a public forum.......

 

[doorstop12]

Thank you to everyone who has responded. What a great forum.

I'm minded to just pay a pro to install the fan.

 

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http://interpart.partsarena.eu/System/DATA/Dx/DS1/installation/2487/I19-2487/image218.gif
looks positive