I have a Potterton oil boiler that goes onto overheat every few hours. I can't understand why.... however I think it may be due to the pump not circulating the water - I have recently moved the boiler and added about 5m of pipes to do so. The clues are....
1) The pipes near the boiler do get very hot - i.e. you can't touch them
2) The thermostat on the tank (water thermo stat) doesn't seem to change the temp of the hot water - but that may not be true.
3) the boiler stat on the front of the boiler clicks on and off ok. However, I did notice that when off it only clicks on almost all the way around.
Two plumbers have looked at it - one said it was wired up incorrectly - but if so why has it worked ok for 6 years? The other said it may be the pump but didn't really know.
If any one can help I would be much appreciated. I have a very cold house at the moment and a new born baby!
I am based in Manley, Chester if anybody is near and would want to help out.
Many thanks
Nigel Danson
1) The pipes near the boiler do get very hot - i.e. you can't touch them
2) The thermostat on the tank (water thermo stat) doesn't seem to change the temp of the hot water - but that may not be true.
3) the boiler stat on the front of the boiler clicks on and off ok. However, I did notice that when off it only clicks on almost all the way around.
Two plumbers have looked at it - one said it was wired up incorrectly - but if so why has it worked ok for 6 years? The other said it may be the pump but didn't really know.
If any one can help I would be much appreciated. I have a very cold house at the moment and a new born baby!
I am based in Manley, Chester if anybody is near and would want to help out.
Many thanks
Nigel Danson