"Lock Out", Hot Water...

[Starship1]

We have a Worchester Combi boiler.( Oil)
At the moment the boiler is not firing, or at least we have no hot water, the "Lock Out" light is red, so as manual i pressed the button for a reset. tried this some 4-5 times, yet we still have a red light, and no hot water.
I'am sure it could be number of things, but any ideas at this point please

 

[SimonG]

Thats not bad for a word version of a thigh slap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dont suppose i could jumop in with a couple of its behind you!!!!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Note to DKIA ...

Read the question ...

i do that all the time LOL

 

[Starship1]

Sorry didnt see the Lock out on.
It sounds like you are saying that the fan doesnt even come on, if this is the case is there a buzzing noise coming from the burner when you press the lockout button.

Pressing the reset button on the control box, Lock out light goes out, then theres a click then a small green flash, then it buzzes, another click and Lock out light is back on. No other noises.

This morning put a new Photocell in, no change, so its not that. DAM...

 

[Bartdude]

Pressing the reset button on the control box, Lock out light goes out, then theres a click then a small green flash, then it buzzes, another click and Lock out light is back on. No other noises.

This morning put a new Photocell in, no change, so its not that. DAM...

So you don't hear the motor running?It's a loud "whooshing" sound,pretty unmistakable. If not it sounds like it's either stuck or kaput.

 

[Starship1]

So you don't hear the motor running?It's a loud "whooshing" sound,pretty unmistakable. If not it sounds like it's either stuck or kaput.

Thanks for the reply,
No other noises, no motor noise,nothing sounds like its trying to start up, just the clicks.

Do you mean the Oil Pump is kaput ?

 

[SimonG]

Could be motor, could be capacitor, could be oil pump jammed with drive coupling intact.

 

[kimbo]

Disconnect the burner and remove,try turning the fan with a screwdriver if it has resistance either the motor is seized or the pump or drive coupling

 

[Dotty]

Also, take the fan housing off and look for half a mouse............

 

[SimonG]

......................in slices!

 

[Gray0689]

Also, take the fan housing off and look for half a mouse............

You had that one as well lol

 

[Dotty]

It's worse when they're still soft!

 

[Starship1]

Re: "Lock Out", Hot Water...COMPLETE.

Capacitor.. £14.00 Job Done....