The Boiler/heating Megathread- all boiler & heating queries in here please - Page 167

JBradleybz · 27-03-2012, 19:02

sounds as though it could be a blocked plate heat exchanger but wouldnt like to say for definite without coming out and doing some fault finding for you. Cheers Jon

eric_the_man · 27-03-2012, 22:02

sounds like the diverter valve is faulty

MazR · 28-03-2012, 20:49

Hi all, can anyone please advise me on whether I can install a Glow Worm Swiftflow 80 pump in my Compact 80 boiler? Are they the same? My pump is on its way out and I've seen a second-hand on ebay and wondered if it's worth putting a bid in...

I've tried googling it but can't find a definitive answer so would be grateful for any advice given.

Thanks very much.

M

corgigasman · 28-03-2012, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by MazR

Hi all, can anyone please advise me on whether I can install a Glow Worm Swiftflow 80 pump in my Compact 80 boiler? Are they the same? My pump is on its way out and I've seen a second-hand on ebay and wondered if it's worth putting a bid in...

I've tried googling it but can't find a definitive answer so would be grateful for any advice given.

Thanks very much.

M

Short answer...no, they are completely different. Ring Heatparts (01142589794) give them boiler make/model GC number (think part number is 801192), they will advise if parts are available and ensure you get the correct one. Never advise buying parts second hand as no warranty, may not work, may not be correct part etc etc

leelister6 · 29-03-2012, 09:28

As above, I would always advise getting the proper replacement part. May be more expensive initially but you get a guarantee and can be sure it is the correct part. Thanks, Lee

Aden2011 · 29-03-2012, 12:20

Hello All,

I am having a problem with my Ferroli combi boiler. We have been able to operate the heating but not the hot water. everytime i run the tab instead for the temperture of the water going up to warm the water it goes down to freezing cold. Anyone could help please or let me know how I can sort it out.

Many thanks

JBradleybz · 29-03-2012, 13:25

Hi if you want to give us a ring wed more than happy to give you advice over the phone or come out and have a look at it for you. Cheers Jon

MazR · 30-03-2012, 17:21

Thanks for the info.

Aden2011 · 01-04-2012, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aden2011

Hello All,

I am having a problem with my Ferroli combi boiler. We have been able to operate the heating but not the hot water. everytime i run the tab instead for the temperture of the water going up to warm the water it goes down to freezing cold. Anyone could help please or let me know how I can sort it out.

Many thanks

anyone can help please

sawheating · 01-04-2012, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aden2011

anyone can help please

Hi I would be able to come look at the boiler and give you a free quote. Give me a call on 07875633464. Thank you Scott

Johntee · 03-04-2012, 18:12

i have a worcester 25Si combi, when the heating is off the pressure is low, below 1 but when it is on the pressure goes to between 3 and 4. I have noticed the prv dripping water when the heating is on. Could the expansion vessal be at fault if so i could i check?

leelister6 · 03-04-2012, 18:18

The diaphragm in the expansion vessel could have split. You can try depressing the air inlet valve and if water comes out, this is most likely whats happened. Alternatively, there may be low pressure in the vessel or a blockage on the inlet side.

Johntee · 03-04-2012, 18:33

Should i try with the heating on or off ? cheers

sawheating · 03-04-2012, 18:45

Off or you will burn yourself. Please give me a call and I can give you advice over the phone.
Thank you Scott

JBradleybz · 03-04-2012, 18:46

Hi agree with lee above, your best to check if there is water coming out of the valve on the vessel, if not then well worth draining the boiler and resetting the pressure.
If still no joy then sometimes a good idea to fit an external vessel kit its much cheaper than the manufacturers vessel and eliminates the possibility of the inlet been blocked also cheers jon.

corgigasman · 03-04-2012, 19:38

Happy to sort this for you. As guys above say, expansion vessel or pipe to it blocked. Post your findings and easy to diagnose from here, cheers, Steve

Johntee · 03-04-2012, 19:56

thanks all, i'll try what is said when the heating cools down, our lass wont let me turn it off yet, she says it's too cold to not have the heating on. Wil report back, once again thanks for the advice so far.

Micky ET · 03-04-2012, 20:46

Are you having to top the boiler up it could be just the case that the filling loop is passing you will probably also need a new prv (bits thats causing the water outside ) as when they are operated they do not tend to re seal.

Micky ET · 03-04-2012, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by corgigasman

Short answer...no, they are completely different. Ring Heatparts (01142589794) give them boiler make/model GC number (think part number is 801192), they will advise if parts are available and ensure you get the correct one. Never advise buying parts second hand as no warranty, may not work, may not be correct part etc etc

Heat parts won't tell the customer either they always recommend manufactures part better ringing glowworm technical.

Aden2011 · 03-04-2012, 21:18

Hi All,

Having a problem with my ferolli combi boiler, hot water not working at all and instead i get very cold water and temperture in the boiler goes down instead of up..the heating is working ok but just the water....please help!
thanks