Greenstar 28I Junior common/age related faults

[helpmeguys]

Hi. Looking for some advice. Recently had the flow adaptor fail on my Greenstar. Replaced it and all is good again but; judging by the reason it failed I am due for some more sh*tty plastic parts to let me down anytime soon. This thing and the internals of it were crumbling apart in your hand.
Can any of you let me know what would be prudent to change as a proactive maint strategy? I believe the boiler is 10-15yrs old but i'm not certain.
Further to this I was looking at getting a service but it seems the service is basically a visual inspection with filters clean and combustion check which is not really what i'm after. I've also seen various burner services etc performed on youtube and wondered if this kind of thing is necessary for a well maintained machine.
Cheers all.

 

[helpmeguys]

It all depends if you can get the baffles out I’ve just done one took 3 hours plus parts

I find a lot just stick the probe in and go around 15 mins etc

With Worcester’s they build up alu oxide the pics below are an example got a cup full of particles/ alu oxide out of this hex it’s still not 100% clean but as it 14 year old it’s not bad

Hi Shaun

Found another leak today. Def looking at new boilers now but could do with an intermediate fix. It looks like the CH PRV is in the area of the leak. I can't find anything coming from anywhere else and the leak is internal so its not just venting pressure to outside. In your experience is there a likely failure nearby that could be throwing me off.
The main reason I ask is because if I shut to cold water feed then the leaking stops. I cannot understand this if the leak is coming from the CH PRV itself. Any insight appreciated.

Just as an aside; suggestions for models around 3kw that you'd recommend?

Cheers

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Right hand block by the sounds of it

Problem is getting one these days been waiting for one 8 weeks to date

 

[helpmeguys]

Right hand block by the sounds of it

Problem is getting one these days been waiting for one 8 weeks to date

Nice one. I can't even find a part number for that in the manual. Do you have a part number you can give me?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Best to contact a gas safe engineer and say the right hand block is leaking

Or phone Worcester up for a fixed price repair normally around 300 inc