Glow.worm boiler explosion.

[BC3601]

My LPG Glow.worm Ultracom 30 sxi boiler has exploded in some way. The front has blown open and the casing has buckled. (I was on holiday at the time. Thermostat left set at 16deg.) Annual Service four weeks ago. Boiler and heating still working! Any suggestions on cause?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Turn it off and leave it off also time for a new boiler sorry to say

 

[BC3601]

Turn it off and leave it off also time for a new boiler sorry to say

Thanks. Guessed that would be the case. Just wondered what could have happened especially as advised by engineer at service it was in excellent nick!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thanks. Guessed that would be the case. Just wondered what could have happened especially as advised by engineer at service it was in excellent nick!

Have they every cleaned inside the boiler eg stripped it down ?

 

[BC3601]

Have they every cleaned inside the boiler eg stripped it down ?

Funnily enough this last service was the first time it was stripped down. A part was replaced which was all gunged up and fern ox added.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I’m guessing it didn’t light first time and when it fired the second the extra gas made it go bang maybe

 

[BC3601]

I’m guessing it didn’t light first time and when it fired the second the extra gas made it go bang maybe

Thanks. Will pot post-mortem result in due course!

 

[king of pipes]

Boilers don't just blow up for no reason I am sure your insurer's will want a inspection done and this is a riddor surley ? Kop

 

[Last Plumber]

100% agree with @king of pipes there!
Definitely a RIDDOR report this one. The cause needs to be investigated.

 

[BC3601]

Boilers don't just blow up for no reason I am sure your insurer's will want a inspection done and this is a riddor surley ? Kop

Thanks for that. Is it up to me to report or the gas engineer who is coming out to look at it?

 

[Darren Jackson]

I hope they replaced the burner door seal and nyloc nuts when they cleaned the hex & burner as required, & LDF the GV inlet. This as previously mentioned needs turning off, isolating and reporting to gas safe & riddor for investigation. DO NOT USE!
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I’m guessing it didn’t light first time and when it fired the second the extra gas made it go bang maybe

Still it should not go bang even if it does not light first time. Should just go to lock out after 5 failed attempts should it not?

 

[Last Plumber]

There are a number of reasons that could have happened and they may be unrelated to the Engineer. It is important you have this investigated for obvious reasons. There are others with the same Boiler, so if there is a fault it needs to be dealt with very soon.

 

[BC3601]

There are a number of reasons that could have happened and they may be unrelated to the Engineer. It is important you have this investigated for obvious reasons. There are others with the same Boiler, so if there is a fault it needs to be dealt with very soon.

Thank you. Have requested an engineer assessment and will ensure it is followed up.

 

[garygvl]

I hope they replaced the burner door seal and nyloc nuts when they cleaned the hex & burner as required, & LDF the GV inlet. This as previously mentioned needs turning off, isolating and reporting to gas safe & riddor for investigation. DO NOT USE!
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Still it should not go bang even if it does not light first time. Should just go to lock out after 5 failed attempts should it not?

mains gas shouldnt but lpg is a different animal. as lpg is heavier than air and it may not for whatever reason have all been purged out of combustion chamber on ignition sequence and has sat in bottom of boiler waiting for an ignition source
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I hope they replaced the burner door seal and nyloc nuts when they cleaned the hex & burner as required, & LDF the GV inlet. This as previously mentioned needs turning off, isolating and reporting to gas safe & riddor for investigation. DO NOT USE!
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Still it should not go bang even if it does not light first time. Should just go to lock out after 5 failed attempts should it not?

I hope they replaced the burner door seal and nyloc nuts when they cleaned the hex & burner as required, & LDF the GV inlet. This as previously mentioned needs turning off, isolating and reporting to gas safe & riddor for investigation. DO NOT USE!
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Still it should not go bang even if it does not light first time. Should just go to lock out after 5 failed attempts should it not?

mains gas shouldnt but lpg is a different animal. as lpg is heavier than air and it may not for whatever reason have all been purged out of combustion chamber on ignition sequence and has sat in bottom of boiler waiting for an ignition source

 

[king of pipes]

Thanks for that. Is it up to me to report or the gas engineer who is coming out to look at it?

Either really discuss it with your engineer . Kop