Frozen Condensate Pipe
Does your boiler have a frozen condensate pipe? Here’s a quick guide to help you. Frozen Condensate Pipe A frozen condensate pipe is quite a common issue during cold months. A condensate pipe safely vents moisture from the boiler to the outside drain. The pipe is usually grey or white, and it travels from the boiler through the external wall that is directly outside the boiler. During the winter months, the condensate pipe can freeze – even if it is insulated. Freezing can cause blockage, resulting in the condensate to backing up into the boiler and then causing a shutdown. You would know that the condensate pipe is frozen if you hear a bubbling sound from the boiler or the pipe. You may also see a warning light on the boiler to indicate that the pipe is frozen. Thawing a frozen condensate pipe should really be done by a gas safe registered engineer. However, if you feel that you can do it yourself, these guidelines should help you. Check to make sure that the condensate pipe is indeed frozen. Depending on your boiler’s model, there may be a ‘fault code’ or warning light on the boiler’s display to indicate that the pipe is frozen. You might also hear gurgling or bubbling sounds coming from the boiler or the condensate pipe. Find the blockage. It is most likely that the blockage is located where the pipe is most exposed, such as the end of the pipe or a bend or elbow. Run your hands over the pipe. The frozen section should feel colder than the rest of the pipe....Broken Boiler Thermostat
Is your boiler thermostat not working properly? We’ve listed some helpful tips for you. Boiler Thermostat The thermostat determines and controls when and how much heat will be produced by your boiler. It acts as a mediator and communicator between you, the homeowner, and your boiler (or air conditioning system). Controlling the heat produced in your home allows you to save on your energy bill. Hence, if your thermostat is dirty, faulty or uncalibrated with your boiler, you can expect higher energy costs. When a boiler is not heating, people usually suspect right away that the boiler is faulty. However, sometimes, the problem could be somethings as simple as a broken boiler thermostat. Here are some troubleshooting tips for you. How to clean a thermostat Turn off the power at the circuit breaker panel and remove the cover. Use a soft, clean brush to clean the bimetal coil. Unscrewing the retaining screws to remove the thermostat body. Using a piece of bond paper, clean the in between of the lever and contacts. Reassemble after cleaning. How to adjust a thermostat anticipator Turn off the power at the circuit breaker panel and remove the cover. Look for the label listing the ampere setting and write it down. Try looking in the manual, on the furnace service panel, or on a boiler transformer. Set the anticipator on its scale. Here are some more tips: Check for any loose screw terminals and tighten them. Check for loose connection or disconnected wire on low-voltage transformer usually mounted on your boiler. If you have an electronic thermostat, check to see if the display...Pilot Light Keeps Turning Off
Are you having boiler trouble because the pilot light keeps turning off? Here are some tips for you. Pilot Light Keeps Turning Off The pilot light is the blue flame that always stays lit under your boiler. The name derives from the time before matches were invented. People would keep a small flame burning so that it’s easy and quick to light a fire if necessary. This small flame was called “pilot”. Modern gas boilers follow the same concept. A small amount of gas exits a small nozzle and is kept alight. When heat is required, the pilot light will inflame that gas and send it to the burners. The pilot light must always stay on or gas will easily escape. If the pilot light keeps turning off, then your boiler is not working. Older combi boilers may sometimes have pilot lights that flicker off, but can be restarted easily. While “pilot light keeps turning off” is a rare issue for more modern boiler models, it is also harder to ignite a pilot light in them. You may be exposing yourself to safety risks by trying to light it, and altering the state of a pilot light flame can void your warranty. It is always best to call a gas safe registered engineer to help you out. If you are feeling a little brave and you feel that you have the knowledge to take care of this on your own before calling an engineer, make sure you take some precautions. Here are some tips for you if your pilot light keeps turning off: Check for gas. If you...Boiler Keeps Turning Off By Itself
“Boiler keeps turning off by itself” is a common boiler problem. A boiler that keeps shutting off on its own is just about as annoying as one that is not working at all. Here are some tips to help you out. Boiler Keeps Turning Off By Itself If your boiler keeps turning off by itself, it does so on its limit because of lack of water flow. Basically, your boiler is overheating, so it turns itself off for safety. Otherwise, the boiler will melt. The boiler has a temperature sensor that checks the water temperature. If the temperature gets too high, the boiler turns itself off. There could be several things that may be causing this. a closed valve: Lack of proper water flow can cause the boiler to turn off. Check and make sure that all valves are open so that the water flow is not obscured. low water pressure: Check for leaks that may be causing the water pressure to lessen. Find out where the leak is coming from to determine the cause. It is possible that the pressure relief valve is also be faulty and need to be replaced. themostat problem: An old or broken thermostat can also cause the boiler to involuntarily switch itself off. Replace faulty thermostats with a newer model that is also more energy efficient. air in the system: Try bleeding all the radiators. You will know if there was a lot of air in the system because you will feel the radiators exhaust them out. A one second bleed of air is nothing, and means that this is not...New Boiler Fitted in E11
Do you need to get a new boiler fitted? Here’s more information about boiler fitting. New Boiler Fitted New boiler installation is one of the biggest, single expenses, albeit important investment, a homeowner (or landlord) will have to make. Buying and getting your new boiler fitted must be done right, otherwise you may suffer more costs from installation or future boiler repairs. Boiler fittings, also called boiler mountings, are necessary to make sure that your boiler operates safely. These are some of the mountings usually found in a new boiler fitted: Safety valves. Mounted in pairs, they protect the boiler from overpressure and explosion. Mam steftm stop valve. Usually of the non-return type, this valve is fitted in the main stream supply line. Auxiliary steam stop valve. A smaller, non return valve fitted in the auxiliary steam supply line. Feed check, feedwater, clack or control valves. A pair of non return valves fitted in the feedwater line, either just below the water level, on the side of the boiler, or on the top of the boiler. Water level gauge. Water level gauges or ‘gauge glasses’ or ‘sight glasses’ are fitted in pairs, each at one end of the boiler. They tell you the level of fluid in the boiler. Pressure gauge connection. This is fitted to provide pressure readings. Air release cock. These are fitted in the headers, boiler drum, etc., It releases air when filling the boiler or raising steam, and usually fitted in the headers or boiler drum. Sampling connection. For the sampling and analysis of feed water, a water outlet cock and cooling arrangement is...
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