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[andrew333]

hi wonder if u can help me dont know if something is wrong or not.
just moved into a new house, have a ideal classic boiler i think it is with a hot water tank in cupboard upstairs and a tank in the loft.
when i put the hot water on it only seems to heat up for 20 mins then turns off and the pump is red hot should the pump get hot many thanxs

 

[scatmanjohn]

Hi...How hot is the water getting .

The pump will get hot, however if the pump is red hot and the water coming out of the tap is not very warm then there is a problem.

What is the boiler thermostat set at?
What is the cylinder thermostat set at?

 

[andrew333]

hi thanxs for reply the water is fine the stat on the cylinder is at 50

theres a dial on the boiler with numbers up to 6 it is set at 5

 

[andrew333]

not used to this type of system old house had combi boiler

 

[scatmanjohn]

hi thanxs for reply the water is fine the stat on the cylinder is at 50

theres a dial on the boiler with numbers up to 6 it is set at 5

Sounds to be working ok?

Worry not.

 

[andrew333]

many thanxs for the help

 

[Agile]

Is it Ok now or not?

You should check the the header tank is full of water to about 100 mm. Its a small tank about 500 x 300 x 400 high.

Tony Glazier