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For sale in uk Blue CPCS competence card provided by the CPCS
The Blue CPCS Competent Operator Card is an ID and competence card provided by the CPCS. It demonstrates that an individual has met certain health and safety requirements and that they are qualified in their occupation as a plant worker. It is the next level up for sale .It is the you progress...
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Fluidics nozzles - any good?
Hi chaps - just wondered if anyone has tried these KSF or KHF nozzles yet - see them advertised at a mere £3.95 plus vat many thanks dave
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Firebird Silverpac External Oil Boiler suitable for internal use?
Hello. I'm hoping to get some advice. I moved into a new build house a few years ago. A Firebird Silverpac external oil boiler (kabin pak type) was installed which is situated on top of the detached garage base - I've now decided to build the garage meaning the boiler will be now be located...
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URGENT Firebird Riello Motor Hot
Hello all. I'm looking for advice to help my heating engineer fix my problem! He actually installed the unit. It’s a 3 year old oil boiler, a Firebird with C26 Riello burner. It’s been running fine since installation, but went into Lockout a couple of weeks ago. The engineer first changed the...
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Firebird oil boiler hot water
My firebird oil boiler hw supply is luke warm, but does heat up slightly when run if the ch is on at the same time. Is this a faulty diverter valve? If so could I replace this myself as I've heard they're expensive to fix. Tia
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Firebird external oil boiler locks out when cover is on.
Hi All, I have a Firebird Enviromax external oil boiler, it has a Riello RDB2.2 C26 burner which keeps locking out. It has been an ongoing problem, where I've had to call my local guy several times. He gets it going, but it doesn't stay working for long. Its costing me a fortune for his time...
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Firebird enviromax starting problems
Hi, I have a combi boiler that fails to fire up and sustain the burn. I read a similar post on this site but it doesn't precisely match my needs hence this post. Let me explain, and apologies for the less technical description since I use a plumber for my problems but he seems stuck on this...
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Firebird Combi CH Not working
Evening Gents. That time of year again the wife has demanded the CH Be turned on. However, im having an issue with it - It simply isnt turning on. The LED On the front panel illuminates to suggest the CH Has been turned on by the boiler, but nothing happens. The HW works perfectly normal. If...
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Fire valve external oil boiler
Bit of help on the regulations please? An external oil boiler (metal case) sited outside the house but contained in a slightly larger wooden enclosure (foot bigger in all directions, ie not a shed). Would it be acceptable to place the fire valve inside the wooden enclosure?
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Failed balanced flue(rust(
Just had oil boiler serviced and was told balanced flue failing on old Tranco Eurostar.Starting to suck exhaust fumes into boiler instead of clean air.Was told that as a temp. measure until I get a replacement delivered it's possible to unclip air hose and draw air from there and can block...
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SimonG
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External Oil Boiler recommendations
Hi, I'm looking to change our boiler as part of some general house renovations. Could anyone recommend one that's going to be ultra reliable? I'm seeing lots of firebird problems on these forums, not so many Worcester Bosch issues. Are they worth the extra outlay? Thanks Alan
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Exterior boiler water leak
2012 build house with an external Worcester Bosch Greenstar Camray oil boiler. Two floors of Uponor wet underfloor heating, with boiler installed externally and level with the upper floor, with gravity-fed oil. Today the underfloor heating manifold pumps started to make a racket as did the...
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Expansion Vessel Hose Change
Hi How simple is it to replace the expansion vessel hose? Do I simply turn the boiler off, drain the boiler and swap hoses, using some PTFE tape?
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Expansion tank location open vented Maxipod
I'm about to start the plumbing of my house and wanting to use a maxipod with a oil fired boiler and a log stove. But its a single story house. Can i have my expansion tank below the flow and return pipes located in the ceiling? I've did a basic drawing below to show the layout.
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ShaunCorbs
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elco burners and how to adjust
i have installed a firebird burner with the new ELCO burner the burner is factory set with a 0.65 nozzle i want to downsize the nozzle to a 0.60 as i feel the output is high, i am finding it difficult to get measurements ie pump pressure distance from diffuser etc would appreciate any help thanks
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Ecoflam Minor 1 T.R will not fire...
pump pressure good - nice fine spray of oil out of nozzle/ electrodes sparking nicely yet she does not ignite - any ideas fellas? have changed control box/nozz/etc etc but just will not fire...
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Ecoflam minor 60/80
I have an ecoflam minor 60/80 oil fired central heating burner which is refusing to start. I have changed the burner nozzle but don't seem to be getting any fuel to the danfoss fuel pump. Is it easy to remove and replace? I wouldn't normally try doing anything like this myself but this is on...
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Ecoflam Max 4
Hi fellas, I have an old Ecoflam Max 4 TC Firebird burner ...does anyone know what oil pump I need for it? many thanks dave
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URGENT Drigging oil from burner
Camray 5 (90A) (20 year old) oil boiler, had a noisy fan on the boiler so investigated, just a bit of dirt in the casing however, having removed the burner unit I replaced the Burner Nozzle no problem, old was very dirty and sooty. Found the boiler wouldn't fire up. SO rather than than mess...
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SimonG
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Does Grant Vortex 15/26 suck oil?
My oil boiler is 2009 vintage. Just been serviced. Had a new tank fitted by approved fitter. I notice that the bottom of the tank is roughly on the level of the boiler feed pipe. Then I notice in the Grant instal manual for a single pipe feed the tank should be 300mm min above the boiler feed...
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