Boiler Key snapped Worcester 281 Junior combi

[leanne17]

I have a Worcester 281 Junior combi and the white key that I turn for topping up the pressure has snapped and I think it might be in the open position. If I turn the boiler on to heat the radiators will I be causing any damage to the boiler as I am unable to remove the inserted half of the key.

 

[Barry98]

If its in the open position the pressure will keep rising , is it ?

Welcome to the forum too

 

[snowhead]

If it's still open the pressure will be rising without the boiler on.

 

[SilentMike]

as long as the filling screws are closed the water wont be going into you heating.
your pressure gauge will confirm this

the key is only for back flow prevention if i am not mistaken

 

[leanne17]

Thank you - The one valve (small grey knob) is in the closed position, its the key that has snapped inside the other valve. The boiler will pressurise when I turn the second grey knob and then stop again when its closed. I am just hoping that until I can get the key removed and a replacement that I can safely use the boiler. Many thanks.

 

[SilentMike]

what pressure is your boiler at?

 

[leanne17]

Its at 1.5 bar and not rising.

 

[Barry98]

Its at 1.5 bar and not rising.

Then it's fine , how often have you been having to top it up ?

 

[SilentMike]

yea your fine to use it the key is to stop back flow

 

[Dotty]

Have you tried using a pair of needle nosed pliers to get it out?