'Orns Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 On top of mobile phone issues, I also have a problem with the boiler We know that we are going to need to replace in the next couple of years, but as we're getting married in September we were hoping to hang onto our current one a little longer Every now and then it doesn't trigger from the thermostat, so we have to press the button in the unit to get her going - no big deal. However, at the weekend we noticed that radiators downstairs aren't working, but upstairs is fine, and hot water is fine. Any experts out there that can advise, is this the start of a major meltdown, or maybe a blockage / pump issue? If it's blockage / pump any rough idea on cost to fix would be brilliant. It's an Ideal Elan 2 (again) thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 On top of mobile phone issues, I also have a problem with the boiler We know that we are going to need to replace in the next couple of years, but as we're getting married in September we were hoping to hang onto our current one a little longer Every now and then it doesn't trigger from the thermostat, so we have to press the button in the unit to get her going - no big deal. However, at the weekend we noticed that radiators downstairs aren't working, but upstairs is fine, and hot water is fine. Any experts out there that can advise, is this the start of a major meltdown, or maybe a blockage / pump issue? If it's blockage / pump any rough idea on cost to fix would be brilliant. It's an Ideal Elan 2 (again) thanks in advance Sounds kind of air lockish. I am no expert could be any number of things. But when I had exactly the same problem I turned them all off. Then turned on 1 at a time the ones that were not working to try and force pressure through and move the air lock. Worked for me. Could be as easy as using your radiator key and letting some trapped air out of the affected radiators. I would try the key first and see if heat starts coming back. If not I would try the turn all radiators off option and bring one on at a time. If you have thermostatic valves, could be the pin beneath it is stuck. Often you will find the pipe feeding the radiator is hot but radiator is cold if the themostatic pin is the problem. If this is the problem you often find the valve come off with a Allan key and you can then wiggle the pin to losen it with pliers. Like I say I am no expert hopefully someone out there that can give you better advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks TRL, appreciate the response - I'll give that a try, seems like a cheap option to be cracking on with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivers88 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm a plumber drop me a message if u need some advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm also a plumber if you need any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 My pilot light won't stay on. It lights when you hold the button in, but as soon as you let go it goes out again. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Is it a combi fordy or an old floor standing baxi ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Is it a combi fordy or an old floor standing baxi ? It's a wall hung ideal classic from C1994. System boiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 British Gas homecare. Saved us much hassle with boiler issues, I recommend their product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Arghhhh I only really know abit about the newer boilers as I'm an installer. I'm only early 20s and as you can imagine they are far before my time. I'd suspect it has something to do with thermocoupler quite possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Arghhhh I only really know abit about the newer boilers as I'm an installer. I'm only early 20s and as you can imagine they are far before my time. I'd suspect it has something to do with thermocoupler quite possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsomersetred Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivers88 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Defo the thermocouple somewhere on the boiler the with be number starting gc wat is it mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Defo the thermocouple somewhere on the boiler the with be number starting gc wat is it mate Arnt they all universal mate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsomersetred Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 universal will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 On top of mobile phone issues, I also have a problem with the boiler We know that we are going to need to replace in the next couple of years, but as we're getting married in September we were hoping to hang onto our current one a little longer Every now and then it doesn't trigger from the thermostat, so we have to press the button in the unit to get her going - no big deal. However, at the weekend we noticed that radiators downstairs aren't working, but upstairs is fine, and hot water is fine. Any experts out there that can advise, is this the start of a major meltdown, or maybe a blockage / pump issue? If it's blockage / pump any rough idea on cost to fix would be brilliant. It's an Ideal Elan 2 (again) thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivers88 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 No thermocouples are make and model differed in afraid do u honestly think boiler company's would make parts so u don't have o buy there own :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivers88 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 could well be the pump or blockage would try changing the pump if no good then a powerflush. pumps are about 130 plus labour. Power flush around 450. Might be better off having a full system upgrade new rads new boiler would probably save money on gas ect in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 could well be the pump or blockage would try changing the pump if no good then a powerflush. pumps are about 130 plus labour. Power flush around 450. Might be better off having a full system upgrade new rads new boiler would probably save money on gas ect in the long run Thanks Chivs - we are going to go down the new system route I think. I sent a pic of the system a friend of a friend - his old man had the same system, similar problem and he couldn't find spares.....that kinda made our minds up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivers88 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 If u need a quote I can provide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsomersetred Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 No thermocouples are make and model differed in afraid do u honestly think boiler company's would make parts so u don't have o buy there own Chivers any chance you could re-write the post so it's comprehensible? Are you saying that you can't get universal and super universal t/cpls that will fit different makes and models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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