Hi guys,
as the title suggests I have a problem with my boiler.
after turning it on for the first time (for heating) since April or May I discovered a light whistling sound coming from the unit. over the past few days the sound has got louder to become a very noticeable whine.
This evening it cut out on me while having a shower. I went to the boiler to investigate and on the panel the tap icon was flashing really fast.
After searching the web I found the product booklet for my boiler and the fault sounds like it could be this:
"AIR FLOW DEVICE (RSF ONLY)
The appliance will enter a lockout condition in the event of an air flow fault.
If the controls fail to detect the correct air flow through the appliance the electricity supply to the gas valve will be interrupted.
If an air flow fault has occurred, the domestic water demand indicator will flash (approximately five times per second).
The appliance will try to re-light after a waiting period of approximately 4 minutes Check that the flue terminal has not been obstructed or damaged. If this condition continues to occur, then call a service engineer.
FLUE SPILLAGE DEVICE (OF ONLY)
The appliance is fitted with a device which detects the spillage of combustion products from the draught diverter. In the event of the flue becoming wholly or partly blocked this device will cut the gas supply to the burner. If the device has activated, the D.H.W. demand indicator will flash (approximately 5 times per second).
The device automatically resets after a waiting period of approxi- mately 20 minutes. If the blockage remains the appliance will re-light briefly before the device operates again. Should the problem persist consult your service engineer."
So, what does all this mean? How do I go about sorting this out?
Is it an easy job (for a qualified engineer? - I doubt I would tackle this)
Cheers guys.
R
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as the title suggests I have a problem with my boiler.
after turning it on for the first time (for heating) since April or May I discovered a light whistling sound coming from the unit. over the past few days the sound has got louder to become a very noticeable whine.
This evening it cut out on me while having a shower. I went to the boiler to investigate and on the panel the tap icon was flashing really fast.
After searching the web I found the product booklet for my boiler and the fault sounds like it could be this:
"AIR FLOW DEVICE (RSF ONLY)
The appliance will enter a lockout condition in the event of an air flow fault.
If the controls fail to detect the correct air flow through the appliance the electricity supply to the gas valve will be interrupted.
If an air flow fault has occurred, the domestic water demand indicator will flash (approximately five times per second).
The appliance will try to re-light after a waiting period of approximately 4 minutes Check that the flue terminal has not been obstructed or damaged. If this condition continues to occur, then call a service engineer.
FLUE SPILLAGE DEVICE (OF ONLY)
The appliance is fitted with a device which detects the spillage of combustion products from the draught diverter. In the event of the flue becoming wholly or partly blocked this device will cut the gas supply to the burner. If the device has activated, the D.H.W. demand indicator will flash (approximately 5 times per second).
The device automatically resets after a waiting period of approxi- mately 20 minutes. If the blockage remains the appliance will re-light briefly before the device operates again. Should the problem persist consult your service engineer."
So, what does all this mean? How do I go about sorting this out?
Is it an easy job (for a qualified engineer? - I doubt I would tackle this)
Cheers guys.
R
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