Hello,
We are having a problem with our boiler that I am hoping you can help with
Our Setup:
Baxi solo 2 RS
Gravity fed, fully pumped system
Recent work on the boiler:
It was fully serviced in December. The plumber could not get it to re-light though and so a new thermocouple and gas valve was installed. Since then we have not had any problems.
6 weeks ago - Nest thermostat installed to replace old drayton thermostat/controller
The problem:
On Sunday the pilot light went off. I restarted the boiler and turned the hot water on, the pilot went off again. After a bit of trial and error I found that the longer I left the boiler with just the pilot light lit but with no usage, the longer it would eventually heat the system. This gradually got worse though and a plumber was called. We are now in a position where no matter how long we leave it as soon as the heating or hot water are turned on the boiler goes clunk and the pilot light goes out.
The plumber arrived today but said other than the gas valve he could not think of another cause of the problem, he commented that the pumps were fully working but were near end of life. As a result he recommended a new combi boiler in the airing cupboard at an approx cost of £2k.
We have a baby on the way and simply dont have that money at the moment. Is there anything else that the problem could be? I have another plumber coming out to take a look, we are now a bit more desperate though as we have no heating (not so much of a problem at the moment) and no hot water.
Many Thanks,
Chris
We are having a problem with our boiler that I am hoping you can help with
Our Setup:
Baxi solo 2 RS
Gravity fed, fully pumped system
Recent work on the boiler:
It was fully serviced in December. The plumber could not get it to re-light though and so a new thermocouple and gas valve was installed. Since then we have not had any problems.
6 weeks ago - Nest thermostat installed to replace old drayton thermostat/controller
The problem:
On Sunday the pilot light went off. I restarted the boiler and turned the hot water on, the pilot went off again. After a bit of trial and error I found that the longer I left the boiler with just the pilot light lit but with no usage, the longer it would eventually heat the system. This gradually got worse though and a plumber was called. We are now in a position where no matter how long we leave it as soon as the heating or hot water are turned on the boiler goes clunk and the pilot light goes out.
The plumber arrived today but said other than the gas valve he could not think of another cause of the problem, he commented that the pumps were fully working but were near end of life. As a result he recommended a new combi boiler in the airing cupboard at an approx cost of £2k.
We have a baby on the way and simply dont have that money at the moment. Is there anything else that the problem could be? I have another plumber coming out to take a look, we are now a bit more desperate though as we have no heating (not so much of a problem at the moment) and no hot water.
Many Thanks,
Chris
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