What boiler is this?

[Ric2013]

I may have worded it wrong but there is nothing wrong taking the cover off. So I need a qualified GAS SAFE register to do it??

Not strictly true to say that there is nothing wrong with taking the cover off.

Basically, if the cover is anything other than a decorative casing/electrical enclosure, then you need to be 'competent' to remove it. So, while not all boilers have cases that require you to be 'competent' in order to remove them, people on this forum are justifiably reluctant to encourage others to remove the casing, as many boilers have a casing that is functional as well as decorative.
If I know the make and model of the boiler, I can check in the installation manual first to see if I can, say, access the bleed valve if need be, or get to where it is wired in before I start work on the system. Since we don't even know the model, we have to assume the casing has a functional aspect, so we cannot advise other than to say that if the casing needs removal, you need a Gas Safe registered person. Sorry.

 

[manda]

Not strictly true to say that there is nothing wrong with taking the cover off.

Basically, if the cover is anything other than a decorative casing/electrical enclosure, then you need to be 'competent' to remove it. So, while not all boilers have cases that require you to be 'competent' in order to remove them, people on this forum are justifiably reluctant to encourage others to remove the casing, as many boilers have a casing that is functional as well as decorative.
If I know the make and model of the boiler, I can check in the installation manual first to see if I can, say, access the bleed valve if need be, or get to where it is wired in before I start work on the system. Since we don't even know the model, we have to assume the casing has a functional aspect, so we cannot advise other than to say that if the casing needs removal, you need a Gas Safe registered person.

Fair enough. This I can accept. Thanks alot for explaining this nice and clear unlike others on here.

I wish I knew the model as I can't see any stickers or label on it.

 

[Best]

For the benefit of the OP, do you mean to say that IF the problem is one that isn't designed to be able to be rectified by a non-competent person, then we can't advise? Because otherwise, this is a bit confusing. The OP hasn't (as I see the post - may have been edited?) suggested that he or she wants to carry out a repair, and may believe that it is as simple as pressing a reset button.
Many years ago, when I was a student, the boiler in my rented house did something very similar and I downloaded the user instructions, and followed a reset procedure that seemed to involve turning the stat down and up again or similar, and, hey presto! Not saying this boiler is the same though!

As Shaun has said, the original post was edited and I was relying to the original worded post. (Tbh, I thought it was a fake post attempting to create reactions here because it had initially mentioned taking the cover off the gas boiler.)
It wasn't that I didn't want a genuine OP to get safe advice, as I know myself, or any other non gas qualified person can still reset a gas boiler, or other non gas related work.

 

[manda]

As Shaun has said, the original post was edited and I was relying to the original worded post. (Tbh, I thought it was a fake post attempting to create reactions here because it had initially mentioned taking the cover off the gas boiler.)
It wasn't that I didn't want a genuine OP to get safe advice, as I know myself, or any other non gas qualified person can still reset a gas boiler, or other non gas related work.

Yep, that is all I wanted to do get some advice on a simple issue. Just to reset the boiler as I didn't know the model and couldn't look it up online. Like I said before a few plumbers come over all they do is remove the cover and within a min it's sorted so all I can assume is a reset switch somewhere hidden. Who like's paying a plumber to come out sort out a job which only takes a minute.

I just have to see what the plumber do when they come over. Plumbers don't seem to like tell you what's wrong when it's a simple job.

 

[Best]

Yep, that is all I wanted to do get some advice on a simple issue. Just to reset the boiler as I didn't know the model and couldn't look it up online. Like I said before a few plumbers come over all they do is remove the cover and within a min it's sorted so all I can assume is a reset switch somewhere hidden. Who like's paying a plumber to come out sort out a job which only takes a minute.

I just have to see what the plumber do when they come over. Plumbers don't seem to like tell you what's wrong when it's a simple job.

If it is just a reset button that doesn't involve touching anything directly gas related, then really your plumbers should tell you what to do, IMO.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yep, that is all I wanted to do get some advice on a simple issue. Just to reset the boiler as I didn't know the model and couldn't look it up online. Like I said before a few plumbers come over all they do is remove the cover and within a min it's sorted so all I can assume is a reset switch somewhere hidden. Who like's paying a plumber to come out sort out a job which only takes a minute.

I just have to see what the plumber do when they come over. Plumbers don't seem to like tell you what's wrong when it's a simple job.

Your problem is you are getting plumbers out. I would get a heating engineer to have a look. He will have the skills and will have had the training to do what you need. (Which is repair the boiler not just reset it).

 

[fixitflav]

That is all i wanted to know as I don't know the model and have no manuals I can't do anything. All it may need is a reset. It's not like I wanted to disconnect the gas pipe which I am not qualified to do.

Have you tried turning the stat down and up again?

 

[keith duval]

Not going to even answer this question. I’m out. @ShaunCorbs

the guy asked a genuine question and you slapped him down, and you did answer him.What message do you give with your attitude to genuine people ?

 

[Old Account]

the guy asked a genuine question and you slapped him down, and you did answer him.What message do you give with your attitude to genuine people ?

Unfortunately, there are cases where threads are opened with no genuine people. In the past there were quite a few threads which had exactly or very similar topics. But also to, why would he answere if someone opens a boiler without being gas safe registered? No point on commenting on it is it?

 

[keith duval]

Not going to even answer this question. I’m out. @ShaunCorbs

the guy asked a genuine question and you slapped him down, and you did answer him.What message do you give with your attitude to genuine people ?

The question seems to be a fake set up.
It is similar to asking if petrol can be put into a fire.

im a troll trying to big myself up / i disagree with you

 

[manda]

Even knowing what boiler is it would be most appreciated so at least I can download the manuals.

I got other combi boilers at my other properties that are alot newer I would never attempt to remove the cover. This one look so different with no filling loop or gauge so I had no choice other then remove the cover.

 

[Harvest Fields]

the guy asked a genuine question and you slapped him down, and you did answer him.What message do you give with your attitude to genuine people ?

I did slap him down. He then edited his post to make it sound like he had not messed with the boiler after I had posted. And I didn’t answer his question as his question was, what boiler is this? and where is the reset button?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Even knowing what boiler is it would be most appreciated so at least I can download the manuals.

I got other combi boilers at my other properties that are alot newer I would never attempt to remove the cover. This one look so different with no filling loop or gauge so I had no choice other then remove the cover.

So that you can take the case off and find the reset. Also being a landlord you should know better.

 

[manda]

So that you can take the case off and find the reset. Also being a landlord you should know better.

I don't need you to teach me how to be a landlord Mr Gas Safe Register!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

closed as op has breached gas safety laws