potterton puma overflow pipe outside constantly leaking

[selboilerproblem]

Hi all, ive had the potterton combi bolier for 6yr ish now and each year/18mths there has a been a problem, the main board has been replaced twice,theromosats replaced,pressure switchs, one problem that im hopin that isnt as serious as the faults ive had is the overflow pipe outside has constantly been dripping over the last month or so,it even drips when the heating isnt on! The wall&floor outside is a mess and im worried damp is starting on the wall inside the house from the constant drip. Any help please?

 

[Agile]

The Puma was only made until about 1998 so either you are mistaken or it was second hand or had been stored when fitted!

In fact six years ago a condensing boiler should have been fitted!

They are reasonably reliable although the PCBs do sometimes fail.

Many repairers replace parts because they cannot correctly diagnose a fault.

See the FAQ for further information about your leaking PRV. Its a cheap part if it did neen to be replaced but the underlying fault may be a failed expansion vessel or leaking filling loop.

Tony

 

[selboilerproblem]

Hi Tony,
C/H was only fitted late '03 so yes u are correct it was a 2nd hand boiler. I looked previously through the FAQ,suggestions with pressure?? which i've checked and being a woman&not findin an answer quick enough, i joined&posted. I only know the very few basics of the boiler as my late dad fixed the problems& was hoping it was something i may of known or understood oh well a learning curve...best call someone in.
Many thanks for your reply.
Selina

 

[twgas]

What does your pressure gauge read, it should be 1 - 1.5 bar. If, as I suspect it is up to 3 you have a couple of pos probs. firstly is the filling loop turned off properly or letting by. disconnect it and you will see. another possibility is internal leak in heat exchanger.