POTTERTON BOILER PROBLEM

[MISSIONER]

Hello, hope someone can help with this one!
I have recently moved into a property and for the first time have a combi boiler to use (always had electric storage heating in previous properties) Initially the pressure bar was barely reading 0.5, but now after a couple of weeks use, it now appears stuck up near 2.0 - 2.5 and often creeps towards the 3.0 mark. The hot water in the property is taking on an almost rubber/latex smell and the boiler has developed a few dripping leaks - is it knackered, or just in need of a good service?

 

[Agile]

For a start it needs to be operated properly.

It sounds as if you may have left the filling loop valve partiolly or fully open.

Depending on where the leak comes from how serious it is.

I think you need professional help and it might cost between £80-£200 if it can be revived.

Tony

 

[baxpoti]

What model boiler is it you have?

 

[MISSIONER]

Thanks Tony. It's leaking from a silver pipe underneath the bolier, so i guess that is the valve you mention. i have had my girlfriend turn the black tap on the pipe (closing it i guess?) and she tells me it is only leaking from that point now. pressure is falling down to 1.0 when the heating is off but goes back up past 2.5 when on.
It's a Potterton performa 24

 

[ChrisR]

See faq - boiler pressure problems

 

[gas4you]

Could be pressure vessel needs recharging

 

[MISSIONER]

thanks to everyone for the replies - it seems to be working a lot better today!

 

[Agile]

Even so the expansion vessel still needs recharging using the correct procedure.

See FAQ again!

The performa is a reasonably modern boiler and should see service for another 5-8 years.

Tony