i was told that if there is a fault with the gas valve the circuit board and cable will also need changing. it took 2 plumbers to work this out so maybe worth mentioning when you get someone in.
Paul_uk said:I just called an engineer. He initially thought it was the fan but later on he discovered it was the gas valve.
He said the part would cost anywhere between 80 or 180 pounds. He said if it was him he would replace the whole boiler as it's more than 10 years old.
Which is the cheapest way to fix\replace the gas valve?
Does any recommend non-genuine parts? Where can i get them from?
Thanks very much for your advice.
timmy74 said:Paul_uk said:I just called an engineer. He initially thought it was the fan but later on he discovered it was the gas valve.
He said the part would cost anywhere between 80 or 180 pounds. He said if it was him he would replace the whole boiler as it's more than 10 years old.
Which is the cheapest way to fix\replace the gas valve?
Does any recommend non-genuine parts? Where can i get them from?
Thanks very much for your advice.
by calling him did this mean he came out and inspected the boiler?
Hasn't got one has it?does the pump proving switch lift at the rear of the pump?
The WHAT?is the PPO pipe blocked?
ChrisR said:Hasn't got one has it?does the pump proving switch lift at the rear of the pump?
The WHAT?is the PPO pipe blocked?
There were 2 different pcbs and 2 different gas valves. Even if you have to change both it's alot cheaper than a new boiler and I'd expect it to go on for many more years yet. Things can go wrong but they aren't self-destruct boilers.
timmy74 said:ChrisR said:Hasn't got one has it?does the pump proving switch lift at the rear of the pump?
The WHAT?is the PPO pipe blocked?
(PPO pipe)
Stop calling it that.
Ive changed gas valves on the similar system boiler model but have known them to also fail on the combis.
Its pretty easy to diagnose and a very good boiler (better than VCW ) and im always replacing diverters (not cheap) on these as they are a good boiler!
Paul_uk said:I have a vaillant TURBOmax VUW 242e or a 282e (according to the manual, can't find the model on the unit).
Agile said:Paul_uk said:I have a vaillant TURBOmax VUW 242e or a 282e (according to the manual, can't find the model on the unit).
I find all these very confusing! Nor do I know what "PPO" stands for! Anyone have an idea?
When I repair a boiler I do so by looking at the unit and seeing how it works so I dont need MIs or anthing like that.
So his unit does not have that o/h stat then. In that case the cause will be reduced by that one item!
There are still many components which an experienced boiler engineer will quickly find on site. Via the internet with non qualified information that becomes much more difficult!
Tony
Agile said:Paul_uk said:I have a vaillant TURBOmax VUW 242e or a 282e (according to the manual, can't find the model on the unit).
I find all these very confusing! Nor do I know what "PPO" stands for! Anyone have an idea?
When I repair a boiler I do so by looking at the unit and seeing how it works so I dont need MIs or anthing like that.
So his unit does not have that o/h stat then. In that case the cause will be reduced by that one item!
There are still many components which an experienced boiler engineer will quickly find on site. Via the internet with non qualified information that becomes much more difficult!
Tony
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