I don't think it has a pilot. I presume it lights with a spark from the leccy
as there's certainly no pilot I can see or access easily.
From what I know of these boilers, when you turn the water on it creates a drop in pressure that pulls on a rubber membrane - that in turn opens up the gas flow.
The thing is the minimum gas flow is still very high, and conversely I never need the maximum flow even on the coldest of days, so I was thinking maybe there was a way of setting the thermostat much lower to give me more play.
I don't actually think there's anything wrong with the boiler at all, it's just badly calibrated
Posted By: Worzel Scrimmage on November 11th 2011 at 15:08:34
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- Do we have a wrath expert on gas-fired boilers? (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:34:06
- Agree with those who say.... find model..... get online manual.... (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Nov 11, 15:49:28
- Selwyn is a gas powered pig nobber........He might know a thing or 2 about a thing or 2 (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Nov 11, 15:47:52
- There is usually a dial that allows you to regulate the flow of gas. (General Chat) - Vivid Data Shark, Nov 11, 15:37:18
- right thanks, I reckon you're right (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:44:18
- Post make and model.........I bet I can find something....... (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Nov 11, 15:50:49
- If you cant find anything.... take pictures and post them here....... (General Chat) - usacanary, Nov 11, 15:52:34
- that's my bet. Bit busy just now, but I'll take a look under the bonnet later (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 16:03:41
- If you cant find anything.... take pictures and post them here....... (General Chat) - usacanary, Nov 11, 15:52:34
- Post make and model.........I bet I can find something....... (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Nov 11, 15:50:49
- right thanks, I reckon you're right (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:44:18
- I have a Vokera Gas Boiler that i have just serviced myself. (General Chat) - CarlsbergCanary, Nov 11, 14:44:31
- this is my problem (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:47:37
- I'm no expert but........................ (General Chat) - CarlsbergCanary, Nov 11, 15:02:20
- I don't think it has a pilot. I presume it lights with a spark from the leccy (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:08:34
- ^correct! (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 15:10:37
- I don't think it has a pilot. I presume it lights with a spark from the leccy (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:08:34
- I'm no expert but........................ (General Chat) - CarlsbergCanary, Nov 11, 15:02:20
- this is my problem (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:47:37
- I bet CC knows something about them... (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Nov 11, 14:36:48
- chelts? (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:37:42
- Yes, yes him (n/m) (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Nov 11, 14:38:30
- Salesman, they generally know no more than is in the brochure. (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Nov 11, 14:41:26
- oi! qualified engineer, who "happens" to be in technical sales, actually! (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 14:42:48
- oiiii, Chelts. Do you know about boilers? (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:39:37
- can try mate, but bit crap on plumbing/heating tbh! (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 14:41:25
- cheers, it's probably quite a simple thing for a boiler specialist (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:45:20
- i've had the same probelm in my old housemate..... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 15:01:04
- I don't think anything's failed though (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:13:30
- Is that the spring thing i was on about? ^^^^^^^^^ (General Chat) - CarlsbergCanary, Nov 11, 15:07:32
- i think the problem is the thermostatic valve (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 15:11:57
- cheers for that, I get the feeling it may not be the problem, but I bow to your superior (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:15:31
- mate......... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 15:31:02
- aha that's it you see, there *is* no cylinder (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:42:41
- It sounds to me like he has a combi-boiler which means he has neither (General Chat) - CB41, Nov 11, 15:40:49
- I can't find a good picture, but this is somewhat similar (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:46:30
- a condom machine? (General Chat) - kenny powers, Nov 11, 16:38:23
- Aha...... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 16:30:45
- I can't find a good picture, but this is somewhat similar (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:46:30
- mate......... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 15:31:02
- cheers for that, I get the feeling it may not be the problem, but I bow to your superior (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 15:15:31
- i think the problem is the thermostatic valve (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 15:11:57
- i've had the same probelm in my old housemate..... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 15:01:04
- cheers, it's probably quite a simple thing for a boiler specialist (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:45:20
- can try mate, but bit crap on plumbing/heating tbh! (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 11, 14:41:25
- Salesman, they generally know no more than is in the brochure. (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Nov 11, 14:41:26
- Yes, yes him (n/m) (General Chat) - Dandy Highburyman, Nov 11, 14:38:30
- chelts? (n/m) (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Nov 11, 14:37:42
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