I have a problem with my Potterton 80e gas boiler. Basically the ignition stopped about a week ago (have been using water heating element). Once I found and pressed the reset, the ignition started and the flame burned for abou 30 seconds before going out. This now seems to repeat, I can get it ignited every time after resetting but will only burn for a short time (and yes the controller is on and thermostat / water cylinder thermo up high). I am hoping this is not the PCB as this cost me 240 quid to replace last time? Anyway of fault finding with limited experience and no instruction booklet?
Potterton 80e boiler - burn no longer than 30 secs
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Boiler will trip if no water is circulating. Have you done anything lately that could have introduced air into the system ? Worth checking all your bleed points in the 30 seconds that boiler lights (more likely to get air moving when pump is running). Failing that, put cold water mains pressure into hot tap for a few seconds as that may shift any air blocks enough for you to then bleed it out.
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