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by Othello
Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiators aired, boiler locks down every 10mins
Replies: 10
Views: 4623

Thanks for your advice. The boiler was fitted into a new extension by a local plumber along with 2 extra radiators. He insisted we needed a system boiler as he was not happy with the previous setup which he termed prehistoric and created a Y-plan, with a 3-way valve, room stat and cylinder stat. He ...
by Othello
Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiators aired, boiler locks down every 10mins
Replies: 10
Views: 4623

I have spoken to the plumber who hasn't got a clue and thinks it is probably the boiler. I had glowworm engineer out to it and they say it is the system that is at fault and not the boiler. I am beginning to think that the plumber should have recommended a powerflush for the system before he put the...
by Othello
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiators aired, boiler locks down every 10mins
Replies: 10
Views: 4623

Thanks for the suggestions. The pump is set on the faster speed but I have tried both speeds on the pump (which is built into the boiler) but it does not seem to make any difference to the problem. The tone of the pump increases on the faster speed as you would expect. I haven't vented the pump so w...
by Othello
Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiators aired, boiler locks down every 10mins
Replies: 10
Views: 4623

Radiators aired, boiler locks down every 10mins

I have a new Glowworm Ultracom 18sxi boiler in a Y-plan. The system works fine from cold but once hot any interruption such as end of hot water timed segment or advancing the heating for another hour when at the end of its segment leads to boiler locking down. After this the boiler lights approx eve...
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