boiler

[shank50_1]

I have a linea 24 combi,central heating is fine but when i run a bath the boiler fires up but the water dont get hot there are no warning lights or error codes the light stays green the water goes from warm to cold i am housesitting for a friend who is in australia for 6 months,can anyone help? engineer said the boiler is obsolete but im not buying that as i have seen parts advertised on the web.could it be the pcb,gas vallve divertor? would like to try a cheap fix if possible,have repaired boilers but not combis .help!

 

[Dannyparty92]

Well I'm afraid you would struggle to find a cheap Gas safe registered engineer. You might if your lucky. Well if you fixed boilers in the past then you must know what the problem is?

 

[stoker122]

Perhaps the engineer who has seen it means it is not cost effective to repair it.

 

[michael c]

sorry shank but the forum rules state we cant help you as you may fix yourself placing yourself in danger. I would however try simply reducing how far you open the tap and seeing if that helps. If that doesnt work get a 2nd engineer in.

 

[shank50_1]

sorry shank but the forum rules state we cant help you as you may fix yourself placing yourself in danger. I would however try simply reducing how far you open the tap and seeing if that helps. If that doesnt work get a 2nd engineer in.

Hi im not an idiot and would not place myself in danger! i know my capabilities and would never mess with the gas side of things however i would clean a heat exchanger! and am confident doing any mechanical work(i served an apprentiship in mech engineering sorry if i confused the issue.kind regards John.ps i already stated i tried that! obviously that restricts the flow of water giving the boiler more time to heat the water! i suspect maybe the heat exchanger ! i would never attempt to repair anything i couldnt cope with but have met gas so called engineers who aint got a clue and will take money without an y idea of the problem! meaning they cant fix it so new boiler! i dont bilieve any of it!

 

[shank50_1]

Hi Michael,i understand your concerns what i meant was on my boiler the fault was a red light cut out warning ! replaced P.C.B. job done! not rocket science l know that !

 

[dancinplumba]

24kw equates to about 9lts/min raised 35c, will take an age to fill a bath

 

[dancinplumba]

Hi Michael,i understand your concerns what i meant was on my boiler the fault was a red light cut out warning ! replaced P.C.B. job done! not rocket science l know that !

did you check operation after you had changed pcb ? did you rate it ? you sound like an idiot to me

 

[shank50_1]

Hi stoker i agree! but it cant be a major fault as ! central heating is working fine 2 when tap is opened hot water is demanding heat and boiler ignites. 3 water is heating to a warm temperature so could be the thermometer! ps im not slating all heating engineers but some dont help and say you need a new boiler tells me its easier to replace.

 

[shank50_1]

REplaced pcb and boiler has worked now for over a year ! god what an idiot i am but a bit richer .lose the attitude i dont want to swear on here! carbon monoxide! oh that deadly gas that comes from your exhaust!

 

[shank50_1]

Dancin plumba as stated earlier its not my property so am limited to what i can do! if it was mine i would replace with a boioler with enough capability please dont tar everyone with same brush!

 

[dancinplumba]

REplaced pcb and boiler has worked now for over a year ! god what an idiot i am but a bit richer .lose the attitude i dont want to swear on here! carbon monoxide! oh that deadly gas that comes from your exhaust!

and is it working correctly ? doubt it

 

[dancinplumba]

Dancin plumba as stated earlier its not my property so am limited to what i can do! if it was mine i would replace with a boioler with enough capability please dont tar everyone with same brush!

reiterate for you,

24kw equates to about 9lts/min raised 35c, will take an age to fill a bath.
do you not know this ?

 

[michael c]

what is the temp like at other taps nearer the boiler? As dp says the boiler is likely to be simply underpowed for the job at 9ltrs a min. By testing water at other outlets you will be able to give a better pic. i have a 23kw boiler and have to reduce to less than 7ltrs a min to get hot water at the bath.

 

[shank50_1]

Hi Michael as stated i am housesitting for a friend who is in Australia,he never mentioned this problem but i suspect the boiler is insufficient or as we say not fit for purpose, just thought i could help out but looks like a new boiler is needed thanks for your help anyway.ps i replaced pcb on my own boiler which is not a combi !sorry for the confusion! dancin plumb already answered my question i think all b it as an a----e

 

[dancinplumba]

Hi Michael as stated i am housesitting for a friend who is in Australia,he never mentioned this problem but i suspect the boiler is insufficient or as we say not fit for purpose, just thought i could help out but looks like a new boiler is needed thanks for your help anyway.ps i replaced pcb on my own boiler which is not a combi !sorry for the confusion! dancin plumb already answered my question i think all b it as an a----e

oh dear some letters are missing ha ha

 

[shank50_1]

How do reduce to 7LTRS a minute?

 

[shank50_1]

Sure you can fill in the gaps ha ha!

 

[dancinplumba]

How do reduce to 7LTRS a minute?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA turn the tap down and reduce the flow

 

[shank50_1]

Already tried that as stated!

 

[Dotty]

You need a gsr in to look at your boiler. We cannot and will not give advice on the installation or repair of boilers for your own safety.

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