New potential issue!

[Leeccc]

Hi all me again...
Ok after all the nonsense regarding my boiler tripping out, which hasn't happened since the wiring was sorted out in the junction box and the boiler power lead itself.
I've now woken up to no hot water but lovely heating, I noticed that
1) the pipes out of the cylinder upto the bleed valve , are cold ,after the valve are warm
2) the 3 way valve lever isn't slack anymore it doesn't go past half way.

So the question is , is it an airlock or the 3 way has finally given up, after a week....

 

[Murdoch]

Maybe time to get your wallet out?

 

[Leeccc]

Maybe time to get your wallet out?

It's been out 3 times already . I do want to get rid of this system, I am not a fan of gravity systems. Is it likely to be one of those 2 faults?

 

[Murdoch]

It's been out 3 times already .

Then get the last person back .................

When I alter a heating system the very least I do is check its working before I present the invoice....

 

[Leeccc]

Then get the last person back ....

When I alter a heating system the very least I do is check its working before I present the invoice..

It was working, that's just it!

 

[Riley]

Was anything other than wiring done

 

[Leeccc]

I'm done with the thing, new year new system going in.

Was anything other than wiring done

Just replaced the thermostat again, went back to original dial clicker. The 3 way is No longer loose. In fact this morning when I looked after cursing several times I turned the water off and on several times to see if that'd work, there wasn't that usual wurring. I wish I never bothered with these rads now

 

[Riley]

the lever will only go slack when the valve is getting power.

 

[Leeccc]

the lever will only go slack when the valve is getting power.

I've got central heating though?

 

[Riley]

Oh yeah forgot it’s a three port isn’t it. Was this replaced I forget

 

[Riley]

Was the three way valve replaced

 

[Leeccc]

It was yep, the wiring guy showed me a drayton which was much better , quick release button for the motor . This one installed hasn't got it

Oh yeah forgot it’s a three port isn’t it. Was this replaced I forget

 

[Riley]

So it wasn’t replaced??? Why not??

 

[Leeccc]

Was the three way valve replaced

By the original engineer to a flowmaster

 

[Riley]

Which we are pretty sure was getting a permanent love and is probably burnt out

 

[Leeccc]

So it wasn’t replaced??? Why not??

By the time he'd finished the other night it was pushing on 8pm

 

[Riley]

Not really the point mate. I know you’re frustrated with this but to rewire a potentially damaged three port is stupid on his part

 

[ShaunCorbs]

first port of call check the wiring eg your getting voltage when you have your settings and when hot water off your getting voltage where your suppose to

 

[Riley]

I’m inclined to think the problem is two fold I suspect there is an underlying electrical fault which isn’t obvious and will need a heating engineer confident in testing heating components and voltages to diagnose. In addition I suspect the three port that was there is going to be damaged by the previous poor set up. Don’t give up on the system it’s the engineers I think that are letting you down

 

[Leeccc]

first port of call check the wiring eg your getting voltage when you have your settings and when hot water off your getting voltage where your suppose to

I know he was using his voltage tester, lots of beep beeps!. I've got the immersion on for now 2 hours me it goes off!. Is there nothing I can do (without using tools or breaking anything) to manipulate the 3 way to open up to get water flowing?

 

[Leeccc]

I’m inclined to think the problem is two fold I suspect there is an underlying electrical fault which isn’t obvious and will need a heating engineer confident in testing heating components and voltages to diagnose. In addition I suspect the three port that was there is going to be damaged by the previous poor set up. Don’t give up on the system it’s the engineers I think that are letting you down

So the 3 way is locked in the CH position.?

 

[Leeccc]

Which we are pretty sure was getting a permanent love and is probably burnt out

The second engineer did say the wiring didn't appear right. The boiler hasn't tripped out since , but as you say it appears my main problem is this 3 way.

 

[Riley]

I know he was using his voltage tester, lots of beep beeps!. I've got the immersion on for now 2 hours me it goes off!. Is there nothing I can do (without using tools or breaking anything) to manipulate the 3 way to open up to get water flowing?

And there lies the problem he was using a volt tester rather than a multimeter. You could maybe take the head off but will probably not be recommended as you’ll probably need to put a screwdriver in the valve head

 

[Leeccc]

And there lies the problem he was using a volt tester rather than a multimeter. You could maybe take the head off but will probably not be recommended as you’ll probably need to put a screwdriver in the valve head

Sorry it was very similar to this

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/megge...sxqmC1ocRZKL0BuREUENV4c9N9WquvYwaAkF8EALw_wcB

 

[Leeccc]

Don't suppose any of yous are near to reading

 

[Riley]

Read it but there’s not much you can do fella without another engineer. Think you’re just going to have to badger the last guy

 

[Leeccc]

Read it but there’s not much you can do fella without another engineer. Think you’re just going to have to badger the last guy

I'll try calling him tomorrow, if no joy guess I'll have to find another engineer in the Berkshire area!

 

[Leeccc]

Which of these 2 pipes out of the tank should be cold btw? I know the one at the back is the cold water pipe but what of the other 2, and are either of those valves bleed valve? In case it's trapped air giving me grief?

 

[Riley]

What do you mean cold?? As in mains cold? Call me daft you have tried opening the bleed valve to see if there’s air

 

[Leeccc]

What do you mean cold?? As in mains cold? Call me daft you have tried opening the bleed valve to see if there’s air

That's what I'd like to know which one is the correct valve. To the right of the 3 way or above

 

[Riley]

Can’t see one to the right of the valve but the bleed valve above the valve is the one you want

 

[Leeccc]

Can’t see one to the right of the valve but the bleed valve above the valve is the one you want

Sorry to sound like a complete tool, is this the one you mean

 

[Riley]

Yes that one

 

[Leeccc]

Yes that one

No air blockage. Bugger, any others

 

[Harvest Fields]

I suggest you get the last engineer back mate. He will be busy and difficult to get hold of. But will be worth it in the end.