Problem with Baxi Solo 3 PFL Boiler

[royhealey1983]

Hi

We have not long moved into a property with a Baxi Solo 3 PFL Boiler. Last week we noticed we had no hot water.
When we turn the boiler on, the 'boiler on' light flickers continuously, the fan light comes on, and then nothing else.
Does anybody have any idea what we can try? I have turned the switch all the way off and waited and turned it back on, nothing, and turned the fuse on and off at the fuse box. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Roy

 

[Agile]

Obviously there is a fault but without checking inside the boiler I could not say exactly whats at fault but the PCB would be a strong contender.

Have you bought one of the fancy small houses with cream and dark brickwork built around a square to the NE of Leamington?

Tony

 

[royhealey1983]

Hi

No its one of the relatively new houses in Cawston, Rugby, about 5 years old.

I'm going to show my ignorance here, what does PCB stand for? And how do i rectify this? I assume i need to call somebody out...

thanks

Roy

 

[Agile]

Printed circuit board, it controls the functions of the boiler.

You need to call someone who will be able to diagnose the actual fault but have the PCB with him as its quite likely that has failed. The other possibilities are less likely and some may just involve cleaning or adjustment.

If it were the PCB then we would charge about £84 + £86 to give you an idea of the likely costs, but the fan is probably more than the PCB.

I have only done a few repairs in Rugby, one being a diverter valve in an old Ravenheat which is a knuckle scraping job!

Tony

 

[royhealey1983]

Thanks a lot for that, its great to have a rough idea of the cost.

Can I have your contact details please, I'll have a look around but if anyone else looks like they are trying to rip us off I will come back to you.

Thanks again for the help

Roy

 

[Agile]

You have to look in my profile for my contact details but I will not be in L/S until next Tuesday-Friday.

Tony

 

[nickso]

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Tony

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[gas4you]

As usual Tony prices his work at what can only be described as running at a loss

A realistic price for replacing a solo 3 pcb would be £225 + VAT.

If Tony is getting a board for £86 then it has probably been made by Chad Valley

 

[Agile]

I had to guess at a price for the PCB and I agree that my guess was a bit on the low side. The best net price I can quickly find is £108.

However, I have several in stock for which we would have paid a historic price. Our standard diagnostic prices are based on London prices whereas in Coventry sometimes the third world people charge significantly less.

Baxi has greatly increased the prices of many of their spares over the last three years and I doubt that we paid any more than £86 when we bought the PCBs.

In any case it may well not be the PCB anyway.

Tony

 

[baxpoti]

In any case it may well not be the PCB anyway.

APS tubes or elbow