sourcing a gas valve

[someonelse]

My elderly father phoned as his boiler gave up.

He had an engineer round who diagnosed a faulty gas valve, but said they were now unobtainable. The boiler IS old (not quite as old as dad!), but I suspect the engineer was keen to get the £5000 he quoted for a new boiler........

If a new boiler IS required, he and I both know to get some other quotes, however I wonder if there are ways to find a replacement valve (either new or 2nd hand)?

It's a Glow Worm Space Saver; 50B Mark II;
4131571 (not sure if that identifies the boiler or the valve)

Suggestions?

 

[Agile]

I sm sure most independents would replace that boiler for a lot less than £2000.

It is probably possible to get a new or used GV for your boiler.

Although some engineers are wary of fitting used ones as there is no warranty at all.

Tony

 

[sooey]

That number identifies the boiler and the valves are available.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Get a new gas engineer.

Andy

 

[someonelse]

Thanks guys. I think part of the cost was because Building Regs have changed so lots of new wiring needed, flue etc, but even so, yes, a ridiculous price.

Searched online and found
http://www.heatingreplacementspares...BLY&ptid=118522|GAS+VALVE+&+SOLENOID+ASSEMBLY

costing £216

In case he gets another similar response on monday from another engineer, is that a worthwhile site for him to point the engineer at?

 

[Jackrae]

Building regs are not retrospective so if nothing new is being installed (replacement for repair is not classed as new) new regs don't apply. New flue for new boiler excepted.

 

[muggles]

It is quite an old boiler and would be worth considering getting a replacement at some point in the future, but the gas valve is very readily available - I could get a brand new one for Tuesday no trouble at all (and might even be able to get one for Monday if I was really desperate). Sounds like your gas engineer is short of work and has seen an opportunity to con an old man. Get someone else in

 

[Dan Robinson]

I sm sure most independents would replace that boiler for a lot less than £2000

How the feckity feck do you know?

 

[muggles]

Thanks guys. I think part of the cost was because Building Regs have changed so lots of new wiring needed, flue etc, but even so, yes, a ridiculous price.

Searched online and found
http://www.heatingreplacementspares.co.uk/BoilerParts.aspx?PageNum=1&PageSize=15&searchtype=5&manu=GLOWWORM&manuid=118&app=SPACE+SAVER+50+BF+MKII+BOILER&appid=118522&pt=GAS+VALVE+&+SOLENOID+ASSEMBLY&ptid=118522|GAS+VALVE+&+SOLENOID+ASSEMBLY

costing £216

In case he gets another similar response on monday from another engineer, is that a worthwhile site for him to point the engineer at?

Plumbnation are cheaper...but let the new engineer do his own diagnosis without influencing him as it sounds like the last chap was dodgy. You might not need a new gas valve at all

 

[muggles]

I sm sure most independents would replace that boiler for a lot less than £2000

How the feckity feck do you know?

 

[Dan Robinson]

 

[PullerGas]

........Poor Tony, you get some ribbing fella & always take it in good part.

 

[someonelse]

It is quite an old boiler and would be worth considering getting a replacement at some point in the future, .....

It'll be a toss-up which goes first: dad or the boiler. At that age you can't predict either........

Many thanks for all the contributions.

 

[FiremanT]

Not sayin' you should or shouldn't but......................

£139.99:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1520...rlsatarget=pla-131843274786&adtype=pla&crdt=0

 

[spareshunter]

Stock item with us and fits many other boilers. You should get another gas bod if you want the truth regarding spares for your albeit old and inefficient boiler.