Hi
Having a problem with our boiler, an ancient Potterton Puma 100.
It is working, but having a lot of trouble maintaining the right pressure. Pressure is around 1.0 at the start of the day, at 3.0 by the end, with plenty of water run out of the overflow. Plumber came yesterday, pumped up the pressure vessel and replaced the pressure relief valve. Today the pressure is back where it was - rang the plumber his view is the boiler is knackered, and needs replacement.
I don't doubt we do need to replace the boiler sooner or later, but due to an ongoing cashflow problem, I'd really like to delay this until next year, but I will fork out for a new boiler if necessary.
What should I do? Does his diagnosis sound right?
What is a ballpark figure for a boiler replacement (I live in the south east).
Any comments welcome.
Cheers
Tim
Having a problem with our boiler, an ancient Potterton Puma 100.
It is working, but having a lot of trouble maintaining the right pressure. Pressure is around 1.0 at the start of the day, at 3.0 by the end, with plenty of water run out of the overflow. Plumber came yesterday, pumped up the pressure vessel and replaced the pressure relief valve. Today the pressure is back where it was - rang the plumber his view is the boiler is knackered, and needs replacement.
I don't doubt we do need to replace the boiler sooner or later, but due to an ongoing cashflow problem, I'd really like to delay this until next year, but I will fork out for a new boiler if necessary.
What should I do? Does his diagnosis sound right?
What is a ballpark figure for a boiler replacement (I live in the south east).
Any comments welcome.
Cheers
Tim