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Does anyone have the same problem as me - a Wallstar 12/14 boiler that works fine a lot of the time but cuts out especially in gusty weather. I've lived with this problem for 12 years and it doesn't go away.
Now in my late 80's it's no fun getting up to a cold house to go outside, remove cover and reset. Have sometimes done this in freezing cold early hours before sunrise.
Serviced annually by same Oftec registered guy, he says they are prone to cutting out in wind but HRM deny this. I've had 2 of their engineers visit to find no fault and say that design is windproof. Every component that can be replaced has been. I check the flame sensor at intervals - always clean until it burns then gets replaced by serviceman.
My urban location is subject to unusual eddying winds probably due to positions of adjacent properties producing a whirlwind effect.
So - am I alone, or do others have a similar wind problem i.e nothing needs servicing, and resetting works although it can go several times if winds persist.
Is there a wind cowl that could be fitted? I know the flue needs adequate venting as any back pressure will cause cut out. Frankly if there was gas in my village I would have this system replaced as it's just not reliable.
Comments/suggestions gladly welcomed!!
Now in my late 80's it's no fun getting up to a cold house to go outside, remove cover and reset. Have sometimes done this in freezing cold early hours before sunrise.
Serviced annually by same Oftec registered guy, he says they are prone to cutting out in wind but HRM deny this. I've had 2 of their engineers visit to find no fault and say that design is windproof. Every component that can be replaced has been. I check the flame sensor at intervals - always clean until it burns then gets replaced by serviceman.
My urban location is subject to unusual eddying winds probably due to positions of adjacent properties producing a whirlwind effect.
So - am I alone, or do others have a similar wind problem i.e nothing needs servicing, and resetting works although it can go several times if winds persist.
Is there a wind cowl that could be fitted? I know the flue needs adequate venting as any back pressure will cause cut out. Frankly if there was gas in my village I would have this system replaced as it's just not reliable.
Comments/suggestions gladly welcomed!!