Sime ecomfort 30 he fan not running ( multi meter help)

[guitey]

Ok, I found the problem on this boiler to be the fan not running. I have a multi meter but don't really know what to check for (my main work is installations) is there a way for me to check that it is the actual fan that is gone and not something electrically wrong using the multi meter? If so what setting do I put it on etc?

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[clf-gas]

Check for 240v supply to fan, if thats there check resistance at fan. will need to set meter in ohms, (horseshoe sign).

If 240v not there check PCB Fan connection, if not there could be PCB.

Best option is to have MI's with you, if you aint got them go on manufacturers site and download them.

 

[guitey]

Ok, thx clf.

 

[gaspro1981]

approach with common sense and work safely
good advice given by clfgas btw

 

[BingoBongo]

done a few of these recently,doesnt help when the vertical flue leaves the fan sitting in a puddle

 

[guitey]

done a few of these recently,doesnt help when the vertical flue leaves the fan sitting in a puddle

There was signs of water in there, I asked if there had been a leak from the ceiling or anything and he said no. Did you have to replace the fan when you saw this?

 

[BingoBongo]

there is a housing estate that all the sime vertical flue terms have water ingress.

under the fan is a dimple that catches the water like a puddle perfectly and leaves the fan steaping in water.

the council just keep throwing fans at them instead of getting the flues fixed

 

[JayJay1978]

Who makes Sime boilers anyway, I suppose they're British are'nt they?

 

[clf-gas]

Who makes Sime boilers anyway, I suppose they're British are'nt they?

An Italian boiler,manufacturer from northern Italy.

Founded in the early seventies I believe

 

[JayJay1978]

I've heard having a Sime boiler is like going around all day with a bear trap on you're head.

 

[clf-gas]

Repaired a 102 on saturday, dont like em

 

[glasgowgas]

there is a housing estate that all the sime vertical flue terms have water ingress.

under the fan is a dimple that catches the water like a puddle perfectly and leaves the fan steaping in water.

the council just keep throwing fans at them instead of getting the flues fixed

what estate is that bingo?

 

[gaspro1981]

i thought (sime) powermatic owned them

 

[BingoBongo]

there is a housing estate that all the sime vertical flue terms have water ingress.

under the fan is a dimple that catches the water like a puddle perfectly and leaves the fan steaping in water.

the council just keep throwing fans at them instead of getting the flues fixed

what estate is that bingo?

its in Blantyre

kind of llike an inbred corronation street