please help - baxi solo 2 40 pf - fan? UPDATE - STRANGE!!

[spp1]

Guys, appreciate the advice and that you're saying the right thing.

I've replaced this fan before, and got a corgi chap round to check everything over.

Unfortunately, my financial situation doesn't allow me to call an engineer round to diagnose and replace - I'm not even sure how to pay for the fan at the moment, and may have to take out a small loan - obviously I dont want to, but I need hot water.

Would really appreciate your advice on this - I would get a corgi (gas safe) guy round, but I'm in a desperate situation so don't have a choice!
Please help?

You do have a choice, TURN THE BOILER OFF!!! and wait until you have funds to pay a RGI, as mistakes can be life threatening.

Phone around for a price. They are quite reasonable.

Andy

I realise that you're all doing the right thing by saying I should get an RGI, but you don't seem to understand - I'm in about 25k of debt as my partner's been unemployed for about 3 years and can't get a job.

To pay my bills each month I have to juggle credit cards and I earn less than I have to pay EVERY month.

It's because of this situation that I can't get an RGI, and it's not really practical to live without hot water for the next few months, or longer.

I'm only asking for advice!

 

[Agile]

If you said exactly where you are then there is always a possibility that an RGI might be prepared to visit on a pro bono basis.

Tony

 

[spp1]

I'm in Orpington, Kent, near Bromley.

Is there such a person as a pro bono RGI?

In today's world, nothing seems to come for free.

Thanks

 

[DP]

In today's world, nothing seems to come for free.

That includes fuel for the van, insurance, van insurance, boiler spares (prices gone through the roof- maybe chinese will start copying these and save us a few bucks) and SWMBO asking for additional funds. Sorry forgot- the tax man, vatman, NI (backdoor tax) and road fund tax, van service and new tyres etc.

No wonder you can not get your boiler fixed.

 

[Agile]

Thats too far for me and probably better described as Kent rather than London.

Since 65% of solicitors had done pro bono work in the last year according to the recent Law Soc Gazette then I would not be surprised if some boiler engineers have done so as well.

Lets see if anyone wants to help you.

Tony

 

[spp1]

Thats too far for me and probably better described as Kent rather than London.

Since 65% of solicitors had done pro bono work in the last year according to the recent Law Soc Gazette then I would not be surprised if some boiler engineers have done so as well.

Lets see if anyone wants to help you.

Tony

Thanks Agile - the legal profession are known for doing pro bono work, but in all honesty I've never heard of a boiler engineer doing such a thing. Maybe I'll be proven wrong. It'd certainly restore my faith in humanity!

I've now fitted my new fan and the boiler is working again. WHEN I have some pennies, I'll get an RGI to come and inspect.

To those who have tired to help - a big thank you.

To those who have made inane, unhelpful, patronising comments - what is the matter with you? Funny how brave people can be from the safety of behind a computer.

 

[PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN]

whats pro bonehead work ?