Second opinion Myson Apollo 40

[DDAS]

Hi Folks

I'm looking for a second opinion
The boiler was working fine and just stopped. The pump runs, the boiler has a permanent live and a switched live when calling for heat. The pilot light is lit and the gas valve has 240V when set on high or low demand but the boiler doesn't fire up. The fact that the gas valve does have 240v when required but the boiler doesn't fire up leads me to believe that the solenoid on the gas valve has gone I would appreciate your thoughts.

 

[kevplumb]

sounds promising

 

[corgiman]

have you check the continuity on the interupter?

 

[kevplumb]

if the interuppter was open curcit the pilot wouldnt stay on

 

[corgiman]

blimey kev steal my thunder why dont yer

 

[kevplumb]

no offence mate its an old boiler

 

[corgiman]

I know it is that why I said check the interupter,
they are fiddly buggers to change they are

 

[weargas]

is the gas vale the grey round button type or the square green button type?

 

[DDAS]

is the gas vale the grey round button type or the square green button type?

Grey round button type

 

[kevplumb]

ooooooooooh

sharp intake of breath

 

[DDAS]

have you check the continuity on the interupter?

No, but I would if I knew what it is and where it is

 

[DDAS]

ooooooooooh

sharp intake of breath

? whats this about then

 

[corgiman]

I would have to agree wif kev

tut tut tut (sound of chin rubing)


Oh dear oh dear.



(only kidding nowt YOU can do Mr DIY call A Corgi person Sorry)

 

[DDAS]

dont see the point in this Plumbing and heating section if you guys are gonna take the **** out of us DIYers

 

[kevplumb]

chill man we do it to each other as well

grey button gas valve solenoid costs app £10 less than the full valve

not a diy job you need a corgi

btw get the hook out / be happy