Error code on Ariston Microgenus

[Rosco]

Hi. This is my first time on the forum. I get the error message E34 as "the air pressure switch not closing when fan runs" How can i test the switch? Many thanks

 

[tonyacktar]

If you are sure the fan is running correctly you can check for continuity across the terminals of the APS using a multimeter set
to test resistance.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

are you gas safe registered ?

 

[Barry98]

no just tight lol

 

[bert large]

Thought E34 meant "call the scrap man" on these boilers

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Thought E34 meant "call the scrap man" on these boilers

e34 code is easy to sort out,but i am not telling a diyer how to bodge it

 

[RoryD]

e34 code is easy to sort out,but i am not telling a diyer how to bodge it

A man after my own heart, if only all were like you

 

[Gray0689]

no just tight lol

They all seem to be like that on this forum these days lol

 

[Puddle]

If you can not or do not want to help on this or any other thread, please just move on to another thread, do not post negative or insulting posts
The public are as welcome on these forums as any tradesman and should be treated politely
Thank you

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

the e 34 code involves taking apart the combustion chamber, its to do with gas safety

 

[Barry98]

sorry rosco/puddle . ill rephrase mine , spend the money and get an expert in , the money it will cost you is worth you and your families lifes.what you would save by attempting to do yourself is not worth the lifes , not all plumbers/gas men are famous for been on tv belive it or not there are some good ones out there. i know i have done a few little jobs for visitors on here one loverly lady i didnt even charge.it woulkd help if you did say where your from and maybe one of the boys/girls on here could bob in and give you a better idea of cost.

GAS KILLS !

thanks

 

[Rosco]

No but I always get it checked by a registered fitter.

 

[Barry98]

No but I always get it checked by a registered fitter.

? seroiusly , why not just get them in , in the first place then ?

 

[kebby04]

I worked as a senior engineer for ariston for the last 2 years and E34 is the air pressure switch not making (opening) it can be the air pressure switch that's faulty or more likely all you need to do is take the fan out and remove the restrictor ring from just inside the recouperator.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

I worked as a senior engineer for ariston for the last 2 years and E34 is the air pressure switch not making (opening) it can be the air pressure switch that's faulty or more likely all you need to do is take the fan out and remove the restrictor ring from just inside the recouperator.

your advising a diyer to do this?????

 

[tamz]

Open up the combustion chamber and pull the flue off. Good advice!

 

[kebby04]

no i'm just telling you what's wrong with it. it wouldn't be a very interesting forum if we all just said 'get an engineer in'!!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

no i'm just telling you what's wrong with it. it wouldn't be a very interesting forum if we all just said 'get an engineer in'!!

true but i could have told the op that in my first post,we do strive to stop non qualified members killing them selves/others

 

[diamondgas]

the forum is here to help those who seem to be compitent, in my opinion. what's the point in telling a blind person how to wire a plug?

As a professional, I try to weigh up each person's ability before sharing knowledge! But then i have no brownie point to achieve!!

 

[kebby04]

so spending your entire life on these forums doesn't count as trying to earn brownie points? this is the first i posted on any forum, i just saw the question and answered it. i'll go be completely irresponsible somewhere else.

 

[diamondgas]

so spending your entire life on these forums doesn't count as trying to earn brownie points? this is the first i posted on any forum, i just saw the question and answered it. i'll go be completely irresponsible somewhere else.

kebby04 ... If you are responding to what i posted... hmmmmmmmmm

Your post was very valid ... however the perp did say it was their first post ... erring on the side of caution it may be more appropriate in responding as if they are not knowledgeable unless proven otherwise

Just some friendly advice ... your input is valid and acurate all the same

 

[Tazz]

Rosco

Very common fault on microgenus, replace fan.

 

[anc]

I called an expert out after swapping the air pressure switch for a new one, which did nothing, and swapping it back again, blowing the fan with compressed air, which got loads of crud out but didn't cure the fault. He checked the combustion chamber, pressure switch, tubing, took the fan off and cleaned the veins using a spray can of cleaning fluid and about 6 cotton buds. Now I have hot water and rads again.

 

[Tazz]

Anc, the fans were never really upto the job and only last a few years, replace the fan

 

[anc]

I'll leave it whilst it's still working but at least I know what the problem will probably be when it packs up again.