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by andycadabra
Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Potterton Netaheat 10/16 boiler not firing up
Replies: 5
Views: 29182

problem solved - it was the PCB. I managed to get one second-hand on eBay for £22. Thanks for the help
by andycadabra
Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Potterton Netaheat 10/16 boiler not firing up
Replies: 5
Views: 29182

I thought I should mention that I did read on a website about this boiler- "Common faults are fan failure, control board failure, erosion of the earth electrode on the pilot ignition" The earth electrode is no longer the rectangular shape shown in the diagram, so has presumably eroded to a...
by andycadabra
Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Potterton Netaheat 10/16 boiler not firing up
Replies: 5
Views: 29182

Htg Thanks for the prompt, clear and concise advice. I bought a new electrode and lead and fitted them yesterday, but still the same spark every second even though the flame is lit, and the electrode glows red hot. With the boiler on I also tested the output voltage to the gas valve (something menti...
by andycadabra
Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Potterton Netaheat 10/16 boiler not firing up
Replies: 5
Views: 29182

Potterton Netaheat 10/16 boiler not firing up

I have a Potterton Netaheat 10/16, with a main burner that won't fire up. I've dismantled and cleaned the burner to no avail. The thing I've noticed is that even though the pilot light lights, there is still a spark from the electrode, which is within the flame, and a corresponding one in the electr...
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