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Boiler issues
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We have a Potterton Combi boiler, it was losing pressure. Engineer replaced the diverter valve and said it was corroded. It worked fine for a few days before making a loud banging noise for s few minutes which stopped when the sink taps were on. It was ok for a couple of days and then went off completely. The engineer says the circuit board needs replacing but I'm wondering what caused the issue with the circuit board & whether it will just blow again. I think the boiler is about 8 years old. Any advice welcome.
I think not really a wiring issue, but I must admit that a PCB in my boiler at home failed after I had replaced the pump. Had I upset it, or was it purely coincidence?
Frankly, given the flimsiness of modern appliances, at 8 years, the best option may be to replace the entire boiler.
Combi boilers should last 15 years'.
regards... Tom
An old school friend of mine who refuses to modernise, has a Netaheat (spelling?) boiler dating back to the 1970s. It still works well, but will not be very efficient. It is easy and cheap to repair though, being very basic in construction. I believe that it needed a new fan and motor and once a new circuit board, parts which were still available 10 years ago.
I think not really a wiring issue, but I must admit that a PCB in my boiler at home failed after I had replaced the pump. Had I upset it, or was it purely coincidence?
Frankly, given the flimsiness of modern appliances, at 8 years, the best option may be to replace the entire boiler.
Combi boilers should last 15 years'.
regards... Tom
An old school friend of mine who refuses to modernise, has a Netaheat (spelling?) boiler dating back to the 1970s. It still works well, but will not be very efficient. It is easy and cheap to repair though, being very basic in construction. I believe that it needed a new fan and motor and once a new circuit board, parts which were still available 10 years ago.
