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Combi boiler problems


CJ

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My tenants have contacted me and said they are having problems with the Combi boiler.

 

Apparently they light the pilot light but after about a minute it goes out. Also, a little orange and red light come on just below the button with an R near it. The boiler is an Ariston although she is not sure of the model number.

 

Is this a simple fix or is the boiler kaput?

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Thermocouples are cheap as chips and easy to fit mate, takes under 10mins to fit usually. No worrying about getting hold of one either, you just want a universal thermocouple from somewhere like PTS, Plumb Centre, Wicks or maybe even B&Q. But if you don't know what your doing get in an engineer to fit it :)

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mine did the same thing last week, it was the pressure had dropped so i just opened a valve that re pressurized the system to the pressure stated on the boiler and it was fine after that, not sure if yours is the same but maybe they all have the valve to re pressurize?

hope this helps

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None of the "universal" thermocouples are "universal". They're a pretty standard looking thing, but come with a range of bushes (thread adapters) to suit different applications, but i'm yet to see one that comes with every thread. They often have an application guide on the packet, so check that against your appliance model. The Honeywell ones tend to be the favourites with fitters.

 

TBH I would contact Ariston technical. It sounds like a thermocouple to me, but could be a PCB fault or possibly even the gas valve.

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I have an Ariston Combi in my place (rent off the Mrs' folks)

 

The boiler is a pain in the ass but we have British Gas homeserve so they keep fixing it as we pay monthly.

 

The main issues we have had are the pressure issues as stated above

 

Also had faulty regulators and TBH the gas man said these are now old units and were never any good anyway :D

 

The red light is when it is starved of gas and the reset needs to be pressed (the R button). Nothing but trouble

 

check the water pressure see if its above 1 bar on the gauge on the boiler.

 

To increase the pressure let more water in by opening the water valve underneath the unit

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They have contacted the plumber who would normally do the work for me but he is very busy :(

 

I now have to try and find one that wont rip them / me off.

 

I'm sure there is someone on here who knows someone :)

 

There are 3 young ladies sharing the house and as I am living out here in Greece...

 

That may help :)

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http://files.sharenator.com/wtf_is_this_shit_The_Rules_Of_Trolling-s400x297-128287-580.jpg

 

Thats just put me right off my cheese topped bap!!!!

 

On the boiler front, my combie is playing up as well, water pressure drops and pilot keeps going out :(

 

off to find a new thermo couple then!

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One of the girls has just sent me this:

 

"Well I fiddled about with the taps, and the boiler worked for 5mins, and then cut back out, but niether the hot water or radiators was getting hot in that time, but while its fired up the pressure is above 1"

 

I have asked her to tell me what the pressure is showing before she turns on the system and to also confirm what "taps" she is turning on.

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