Worcester 24i RSF - Flame won't stay lit

[shamilt1]

Hi all. I'm on here looking for help again after my plumber is still illusive! No hot water in the shower this evening, so I checked the boiler and there was no flame. I turned off the electricity supply then back on again to see if it would light but no luck. After reading my manual I pressed the reset button on top of the boiler which lit it, but then there were some nasty sounding gurgling noises, which lasted five or six seconds before the flame went out again. I tried it a couple more times and the same thing happened. The pressure on the front of the boiler is as it should be at around 1 1/4 bar. Please could you anybody point me in the right direction to what the problem could be? Many thanks, Steve.

 

[southcoastboile]

boiler has over heated, could be pump, blockage, air in system, you need a gse im afraid

 

[shamilt1]

boiler has over heated, could be pump, blockage, air in system, you need a gse im afraid

Thanks for reply. I will get one out when I can get one to answer the phone. I was hoping someone could tell me a few checks I could carry out to try determine the fault- then see if it's a fix that I could maybe attempt.

 

[southcoastboile]

The only thing you could check realy is the pressure as that could also cause it but you ay that is over 1 bar so if the gauge is working correctly then theres not much more you can do. You could try tapping the gauge just to make sure it is reading correctly. Failing that you will need to get someone out. If its not the pump and it turns out the main heat exchanger is blocked I would be leaning twords a new boiler as you may end up spending alot of money to repair it

 

[shamilt1]

Just spotted a fair bit of water outside which has come from the overflow pipe- does this help in pinpointing the fault?

 

[shamilt1]

Okay. Plumber been and condemned it. Pump knackered, circuit board got scorch marks on and expansion vessel suspect- as it's 11 years old it's time for a new one. He has recommended a Broag 28 condensing boiler with a five year parts and labour warranty. Is this a good boiler? I'm waiting for a quote, but any idea what it should cost to supply and fit this:sick:

 

[southcoastboile]

Okay. Plumber been and condemned it. Pump knackered, circuit board got scorch marks on and expansion vessel suspect- as it's 11 years old it's time for a new one. He has recommended a Broag 28 condensing boiler with a five year parts and labour warranty. Is this a good boiler? I'm waiting for a quote, but any idea what it should cost to supply and fit this:sick:

he cant condem it on that alone he can only advise you of repair costs or new boiler. Thats quite a good boiler from what I have seen of them, pcb is expensive and I imagine other parts are but there quite reliable and have heared good things about them generaly.

 

[Roger Welton]

I like the remeha (broag) boilers, nice and reliable also really quiet.

 

[southcoastboile]

I like the remeha (broag) boilers, nice and reliable also really quiet.

Yeah have to agree they are probably the quitest boiler going

 

[shamilt1]

he cant condem it on that alone he can only advise you of repair costs or new boiler. Thats quite a good boiler from what I have seen of them, pcb is expensive and I imagine other parts are but there quite reliable and have heared good things about them generaly.

Well he actually advised that as its 11 years old and theres all sorts wrong with it it's probably time to change it - that's as good as condemning it to me!
He has quoted £1700 to supply and fit the new Broag, with a 5 year parts and labour warranty. Sounds reasonable to me- what do you think?

 

[southcoastboile]

Well he actually advised that as its 11 years old and theres all sorts wrong with it it's probably time to change it - that's as good as condemning it to me!
He has quoted £1700 to supply and fit the new Broag, with a 5 year parts and labour warranty. Sounds reasonable to me- what do you think?

:iagree:

 

[Roger Welton]

SOunds reasonable but not knowing the site hard to say for certain.

 

[shamilt1]

:iagree:

 

[shamilt1]

SOunds reasonable but not knowing the site hard to say for certain.

It's under the stairs, not a lot of room to work really.

 

[glenno1]

Ye id agree thats reasonable

 

[Deleted member 32524]

that is an excellent price. I would be over £2,000

 

[Mike Jackson]

That's an excellent price. I'd be nearer the £2000 mark.

 

[shamilt1]

that is an excellent price. I would be over £2,000

Im happy with the price- I know replacing a boiler is expensive, and I thought it would cost more. Saying that, if the boiler is £800 and it takes a day to fit, £900 seems a lot of money for a days labour- or am I missing something?

 

[galaxy_plumbing]

Did the installer say that it will take a day? There is always some adjusting to an existing system like gas supply, flue etc therefore extra material needed. Price is good IMHO.

 

[shamilt1]

Did the installer say that it will take a day? There is always some adjusting to an existing system like gas supply, flue etc therefore extra material needed. Price is good IMHO.

Gonna take a bit longer actually, maybe a day and a half. He got me up and running in about six hours, but needs to sort out the pipe for the condenser- its going into a bucket at the moment. He did me a big favour by coming on a Saturday at short notice to fit it for me ( need the shower in this heat!) so I'm certainly not complaining, just wonder that's all cos when you break it down it seems fitting is costly.

 

[dave1]

There are lots of things to take into consideration with regards to the price as its not all profit... Out of the "labour" charge he will have a lot of business outlays and tax to pay aswell. Eg: diesel, public liability, tools, van running costs, gas registration fees, training costs the list is endless. As with the other posts I think you also have a good price there.

 

[Deleted member 32524]

Who is doing these one day wonders? 2-2 half. There will also be other materials and things to consider. Remember this is a turnover figure you are talking about and not net profit. Take van, VAT, wages, tools, insurance, on going assessment payments, gas safe registration etc etc off that. If you want to see a silly price get a quote off British Gas.

We are not making fortunes off the work we do and believe me it is hard graft with a lot of responsibility on our shoulders in terms of co poisoning, gas leaks etc. If it goes wrong we end up in the jail and loose our ability to earn a living.

 

[shamilt1]

Thanks for shedding a little light guys. Dont want to sound like I'm complaining as I am happy. Thanks again.

 

[galaxy_plumbing]

Good luck with boiler replacement shamilt. Hope everything goes well without any complications