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[heating-eng 10]

I have taken many boilers out that are less than 5 years old and also a few less than 2

[speleo1 10]

oh dear i thought they lasted longer than that

[heating-eng 10]

oh dear i thought they lasted longer than that

 

They do if there fitted correctly, but the truth is most of the boilers I go to are not.

[ZIPPYZ 10]

Our back boiler has gone from a nice blue flame on both outlets (not sure what the technical term is!) to being all yellow down one side overnight it seems. Turned it off last night and won't be turning it on again until we've had it checked out.

 

Seems that from the two outlets the right hand side is mostly burning OK, yet the left is curling back and following the right hand flame.

 

Anyone able to come out and look at it fairly quick? We're also due a service (think it's probably 13 months since the last one).

 

We're in S35, Oughtibridge and can obviously take time of work to best accomodate anyone who can come out.

 

---------- Post added 14-02-2013 at 10:15 ----------

 

Corgigasman is coming to the rescue. :-)

[JBradleybz 10]

Hi we could attend next week sounds like it could be dirt inside the

heat exchanger towards one side thats been building up over the months

and could also have some dirt on and inside the main burner/injector.

Always make sure you have your own carbon monoxide detector

when using a bbu and fire. Always best to check with a flue gas analyser when service is completed,

Check your ventilation is also clear and not blocked up with dirt/cobwebs

cheers jon at JB Heating Services.

[ZIPPYZ 10]

Thanks Jon, I think I spoke to you this morning, but did a bit more ringing around as I'm not very popular in our house after declaring the boiler must not be used and next week wouldn't have made me any more popular!

 

I've arranged for Corgigasman to come out tomorrow morning.

[FORE 12]

They do if there fitted correctly, but the truth is most of the boilers I go to are not.

 

Just for interest, in what way may they be fitted incorrectly please?

[speleo1 10]

on the outside / upside down

[Litotes 63]

Can a professional comment on this quotation - am I getting overcharged?

 

This is for a boiler replacement in a bungalow in Lancashire...

 

Removal of exiting heating and hot water tank

Supply and fit a new Potterton Titanium 28km condensing combi with 5year warranty

Supply and fit 7 new rads with associated pipework

repipe existing hot water system

Supply and fit new magna clean filter and auto bypass

Install room thermostat

All wiring and controls and cleaners and ihibitors

 

£4500

[speleo1 10]

sound alot but wait for the experts to comment

have you had more than 1 quote

[Litotes 63]

sound alot but wait for the experts to comment

have you had more than 1 quote

 

Not yet - just going through the process...

[gnvqsos 10]

Can a professional comment on this quotation - am I getting overcharged?

 

This is for a boiler replacement in a bungalow in Lancashire...

 

Removal of exiting heating and hot water tank

Supply and fit a new Potterton Titanium 28km condensing combi with 5year warranty

Supply and fit 7 new rads with associated pipework

repipe existing hot water system

Supply and fit new magna clean filter and auto bypass

Install room thermostat

All wiring and controls and cleaners and ihibitors

 

£4500

 

It looks like a complete new heating system,plus work on hot water supply-it seems reasonable to me but get two more quotes.