I have been doing breakdowns for 40 years and think your work ethic is excellent. Problems like this are always better when slepped on . Advise, dont ever give in. Well done.
I know your a good engineer when you take things like this personally, shows your emotionally invested as opposed to not caring , well done 👍 keep up the good content.
Well done HG great fault finding work. I know well that tormented feeling, when you go home having not resolved the issue. You nailed it on the next visit, and that feeling is sweet when you find the fault. Excellent video, I relate to it very much.
Great to see someone taking pride and care in you're work. If you're anything like me, when anything like that has got me hung up. It plays on my mind even when I should be taking time out/or I've resolved it.
Absolutely well done mate. Been in the 25 long years now and I'm still learning. I too have a saying. "Nothing beats me". So well done again for sticking with. You've taught me something today. Lee
Here I would like to have a big thanks for Oliver Glicrest who come to fix my boiler, the way Oliver Gilcrest changed pump is so clever and work so effecient, the previous enginner did not fix the problem properly and also damged the valve, Oliver spend some time identify the valve problem and also fix the part in the valve, all problem parts position are in a very difficulty position, Oliver tried so hard manage to fix them, Oliver has such high standard skill to understand the boiler system and high standard skill to fix them, the way he is working in such professional way very suprise me. Here I highly recommend him to every one who need engineer to fix their boiler. Well done Oliver.
I like stripping old boilers and putting them back together again, learning knowledge and skills is only hands on, can't just read and learn. You got a truck full of skills, passion, patience too. Like watching your stuff, would love to have 30% of your skills and boiler confidence on repairs. It's a mighty long road. Knowledge can't be bought its gotto be learnt. Cracking job/skills/ motivation 👍👍
Always on the look out for any old boiler, don't get many these days as I mainly service now, although the options of repairs/fault finding is on the horizon! Nothing ventured nothing gained...
Great content HG, I've learnt a lot from your vids and no doubt will continue to. You're a solid engineer and you clearly put the effort into recording, editing and upload videos to help drive up standards in the industry. Stay safe and keep up the good work :)
HeatingGeek Thanks , I find it interesting how heating is done in other parts ! I’ve learned a lot from you guys , unfortunately wall mount boilers are a very small part of the North American markets! They are priced too high and American homes just don’t have enough radiators to use these boiler for the full potential! people will install these , only to remove out door reset and bump the output to 80 -90 degrees celsius !
@@HeatingGeek Hi there I was born just down the road in the old maternaty hospital that is now flats spent the first 35 years of my like in Barnet. I lived down in east barnet and went to barnet college (electrician) Now living in Ashford Kent My Son is still in Hertfordshire Also like you a Gas safe Heating engineer
@@HeatingGeek mines the 2007 ecotech plus its been fantastic reliability wise changed three parts in all that time (1 was my fault long story lol) im interested in your videos as im sure its inevitable more things will fail eventually lol... is it just the larger vaillant combis that have the dip tube feature mate btw? Thanks
Your dedication and perseverance is a credit to you ! After watching a few of your videos we are probably going to get your company to do a service on our boiler.
Saw a vid from a Vaillant engineer that said Thermal fuse will often fail to F62 as it begins to fail before eventually going to F76 so worth checking before replacing board - although it will usually be the board.
I know the feeling mate ! I have quite an old Ravenheat CSI system boiler that only fires up when it feels like it ! LOL, Goes through the cycle and sparks but does not ignite, Then for some reason at some point it decides to suddenly fire up ! It's driven a couple of guys crazy who have had a look at it but as it's old I don't want to start throwing new parts at it, I had the transmistors replaced three years ago as it would start up and switch off after a few seconds and another Gas safe fitter said it could be these again ! Hey ho, Well done for getting there in the end, Great work !
I got 2 minutes into your video and was itching to tell....I have the same boiler with same problem F62 and F27...fixed 3 days ago. After 2 years and 3 fitters and hopelessly out of pocket, it was fixed thur. 16 apr 2020, 2 days ago. Turned out to be Pump ( motor) and a new filter was needed. BINGO, job sorted
What filter? The Pump could of caused the F27. Check out the "Vaillant pump hack" to see how the F27 can be intermittent and the pump ruled in or out using the boiler software. :-)
Earth faults, I had a loo loo back in the day (looks skyward). Anyway, you live and learn, well done fixing it. One thing I used to do when faulting was send one man to check every fuse in the relay room, amazing how many times that cut fault finding time :-)
Well done HG great find mate. We had the same fault in work with a ecotec pro 28 2015 model it didn’t have the thermal fuse still had the wires but with a link at the plug the only fault code that was coming up on ours was F28 gas after 10 to 15mins of running ok if reset straight after going to F28 would fire for continue to spark and go back F28 if left for a bit would work for 10 to 15 mins then go back to F28. The boiler had a 2.5 meter horizontal flue run all ok several engineers on job we had replaced p.c.b gas valve ignition probe and then ignition lead to finally find out the connection was loose on the thermal fuse cables. Had a couple of smoke breaks on that job 😂
Thanks :-) I think we all suffer from not walking away when we should. It's very difficult. Lunch or a quick cuppa outside can make all the difference.
Hi, I've got f76 and talked to Valliant and was advised it was the thermal fuse and it was part of the heat exchanger and would cost £625.00 to replace. I'm hoping it is the same problem as you found and I'll get a result, great vidio from an old school engineer 👍.
@@haywardsteve Vaillant says if the fuse fails, its because the heat exchanger has been overheated to a point where the plastic case has lost its integrity. That's why you can't get them separately. But the new ecotec hasn't got one at all....
Just come across you vid mate Pukka stuff I know the feeling I’ve been at it 2 days now with a similar issue on a biasi river plus Got boiler running without chamber cover as soon as you put cover back on it cuts out 😢 Lack of burner ignition fault code says I’m done taking a day off Keep at it He who dares
I've had many a boiler do that especially vaillants, mainly due to not having to attend many faults on them. Know vokeras inside and out obviously. Great informative video there. 👍
Time for a new boiler. My ecotec 831 gave me 10 years trouble free service but now I’ve swapped it out for a new one as a proactive measure. These boilers have so many sensors that can go wrong and from there, it will be one thing after another.
We've all had that one boiler that refuses to play ball. I once had a board swap on Biasi and put two more boards in before i got a good one. So that's 3 boards. Who has three faulty boards right off the bat?? My head was melting by the end of that one!
A beauty ! Haven’t had thermal fuse cause this but have had 1 causing F28 which gave me similar problems, never once generated an f76 ! Straight to F28 as spark started on 1st ignition attempt. Like I said once, haven’t seen it before or since. You’ll likely never see this again Ollie!
Mate , as a new heating engineer, your videos are brilliant for me to learn off , u explain everything really well , so keep um coming mate , could u do a video on using the multimeter ? And what to Look for when using it ?? Thanks mate , keep up the good work and stay safe
Worked on vaillants before for many years and was Commonly Board or gas valve check the pin connectors on the pink plug far right pins should start at 15vdc then jump to 21v DC then back down roughly 18v dc if it doesnt faulty pcb not enough power to open gas valve as rubber gasket sticks shut when damp ( great to find one fault disguising another well done )
Excellent 👍🏼✨great video ! You’ve been the first guy who’s made me create my own youtube account only for watching your clips as well as liking and subscribing . well done .
Nice one mate, good perseverance.. I'm not a boiler trade person but have had an 831 for about 14 years now (gone through all the early upgrades) and had a few issues over the years... I'm in another technical industry that throws problems at me.. I like your attitude to getting this fixed... sort of bloke I'd employ because I can tell you really do care and give a shit.. cheers interesting video as well.. especially your fault finding methodology..
Absolutely brilliant ! Your videos are brilliant Can we get the PDFs ? Watching from Isles of Man I’ve just moved here from Uk isolation for 2 weeks then back to work as gas engineer
@@HeatingGeek its going well. Still here. What about you? Busy in these times? Phone cameras now are great, but how do you mount it with a head on view whilst working on a boiler?
Because 7,8,and 9 are connected to the 24v side of the transformer. Any issues with the low voltage side of the boiler will usually show up on the 24v stuff first. :-)
Electrician, but find your channel very interesting to watch . Your fault finding skills are first class. Knowledge is king , and you clearly have plenty . 👍
It because they are to ensure the safety of the main heat exchanger. If it gets too hot the plastic will become compromised and leak fumes etc. 9 times out 10 if you link them out you will find the boiler overheats like F@#k and that's what caused the issue.
HeatingGeek fair play Ollie. That’s why it’s important to be good at your job 😂 my uncle works for a housing association and told me his first time fix rate was 93%, I said well obviously when you can throw every part at the boiler.
Great video again pal! what heat gun have u got been pottering about with old pcbs desoldering components mainly down to been bored and was thinking of getting a heat gun
@@jamesasprey2092 Its an evolution which is the same as a steinel. (old model). I got it to repair my BMW front bumper from drifting damage. It has been a very good heat gun.
Well done. I’ve had a few doggy thermal fuses but Vaillant won’t supply a new one😢. They say the failure is probably an overheat issue!!! As if I can’t check a boiler overheating? Still there’s always ebay😅
I went on a Vaillant course in Bristol a while ago and the guy taking the group told us all that they were available on the internet and he winked when he said it😂
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I have been doing breakdowns for 40 years and think your work ethic is excellent. Problems like this are always better when slepped on . Advise, dont ever give in. Well done.
I really appreciate the comment. I haven't been in here for a while. Keep up the good work
Breakdowns are what make us.
I know your a good engineer when you take things like this personally, shows your emotionally invested as opposed to not caring , well done 👍 keep up the good content.
Thanks :-). I want to fix everything.
@they're taking the peace :-)
Well done HG great fault finding work. I know well that tormented feeling, when you go home having not resolved the issue. You nailed it on the next visit, and that feeling is sweet when you find the fault. Excellent video, I relate to it very much.
That's why I put this here. People think I don't have problems. :-)
@H UK Thanks
Thanks Olly. That was some experience and proper fault finding. It shows there are proper engineers out there when they pull their finger out.
:-)
Great to see someone taking pride and care in you're work. If you're anything like me, when anything like that has got me hung up. It plays on my mind even when I should be taking time out/or I've resolved it.
Yes. Im a grumpy bugger at home too. :-(
Well done founding the fault and fixing it.
Thanks :-)
Absolutely well done mate.
Been in the 25 long years now and I'm still learning.
I too have a saying. "Nothing beats me". So well done again for sticking with. You've taught me something today.
Lee
Thanks :-) This job can be very very frustrating sometimes. :-)
Well done mate.😊
Thank you! Cheers! It was a difficult one. :-)
You fixed it because you know what you are doing and have now learned from this testing lesson, well done fella
Exactly. Every days a school day. :-)
Here I would like to have a big thanks for Oliver Glicrest who come to fix my boiler, the way Oliver Gilcrest changed pump is so clever and work so effecient, the previous enginner did not fix the problem properly and also damged the valve, Oliver spend some time identify the valve problem and also fix the part in the valve, all problem parts position are in a very difficulty position, Oliver tried so hard manage to fix them, Oliver has such high standard skill to understand the boiler system and high standard skill to fix them, the way he is working in such professional way very suprise me. Here I highly recommend him to every one who need engineer to fix their boiler. Well done Oliver.
Hope you and your family are good, nice job.
Yes all good. You?
Very well thanks, keep the videos coming, I've no work at all right now, but at least I can look at some! lol
I like stripping old boilers and putting them back together again, learning knowledge and skills is only hands on, can't just read and learn. You got a truck full of skills, passion, patience too.
Like watching your stuff, would love to have 30% of your skills and boiler confidence on repairs. It's a mighty long road. Knowledge can't be bought its gotto be learnt.
Cracking job/skills/ motivation 👍👍
Thanks. I will learn about any boiler I can fix. Right down to the nitty gritty. If anyone does that on enough boilers they have no fear. :-)
Always on the look out for any old boiler, don't get many these days as I mainly service now, although the options of repairs/fault finding is on the horizon! Nothing ventured nothing gained...
Well done HG👍👍👍
Thanks :-)
Great show of character by persisting with the problem until you won. Excellent.
Thanks. Took some years off me. :-)
What a nightmare! that certainly was a difficult one! Another great vid, always very helpful, cheers.
Glad you liked it. :-)
I’m glad you sorted it
So am I :-)
Great content HG, I've learnt a lot from your vids and no doubt will continue to.
You're a solid engineer and you clearly put the effort into recording, editing and upload videos to help drive up standards in the industry. Stay safe and keep up the good work :)
Nice one. Thanks for commenting it means a lot. :-)
Throwing up that F76 initially from nowhere didn’t half make me giggle. Bloody boilers !
Good job
Well done mate. Goes to show every day is a learning day.
Yep. Stressful sometimes. :-)
Great video , New sub from Massachusetts!
Wow, you must be one of the first non UK subs. :-) Welcome
HeatingGeek Thanks , I find it interesting how heating is done in other parts ! I’ve learned a lot from you guys , unfortunately wall mount boilers are a very small part of the North American markets! They are priced too high and American homes just don’t have enough radiators to use these boiler for the full potential! people will install these , only to remove out door reset and bump the output to 80 -90 degrees celsius !
Hi king...keep well
Thanks, you too!
Love your videos
Nice shot of High Barnet in your opening
Indeed. Your local then. :-)
@@HeatingGeek Hi there I was born just down the road in the old maternaty hospital that is now flats spent the first 35 years of my like in Barnet. I lived down in east barnet and went to barnet college (electrician) Now living in Ashford Kent My Son is still in Hertfordshire Also like you a Gas safe Heating engineer
Well done
Thanks :-)
Great video. Leaving all the time.
Leaving? Why :-)
Learning
@@brianmayne6513 Oh ok. :-) Me too, every day. :-)
You know your onions mate lol coz some people would have said needs a new boiler... brilliant fault finding
I really don't like to lose to a boiler. Especially a boiler I know so well. :-)
@@HeatingGeek mines the 2007 ecotech plus its been fantastic reliability wise changed three parts in all that time (1 was my fault long story lol) im interested in your videos as im sure its inevitable more things will fail eventually lol... is it just the larger vaillant combis that have the dip tube feature mate btw? Thanks
Excellent fault finding appreciate the video mate.
No problem 👍 Thanks for watching it. :-)
Great video - thanks for the honesty and transparency ... not everyone is brave enough to show this side of the trade.
The more you do it the less it happens.:-)
Exceptional investigation work well done and i hope its still working ok ,great video,thanks for post.
Thanks for watching it. 🙂
Brilliant mate ! Different fault codes throwing up is the sort of things that happens to me. Have to fight back the tears 😭 😂
I was interesting at least. :-)
Your dedication and perseverance is a credit to you ! After watching a few of your videos we are probably going to get your company to do a service on our boiler.
Wait until summer. Its crazy busy :-)
Saw a vid from a Vaillant engineer that said Thermal fuse will often fail to F62 as it begins to fail before eventually going to F76 so worth checking before replacing board - although it will usually be the board.
I found out the hard way. :-)
You are s genius Ollie. Can't thank you enough for all your hard work to make those great videos 🙏🙏. Hope you and your family safe and healthy.
All good here. Thanks :-)
Gr8 vid & info as always Oliver stay safe and well from a fellow gasman
Thanks, will do!
Awesome job, good catch
It was easy the next day. First day was super stressful. :-)
F76 last one I did was main heat exchanger senser and the thermal fuse..
Well done 👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Great work 👊🏾
Thank you 🙌
Mint vid!!! Love how u showed how boilers can break us!!
I was stressed on this one. :-)
Really good video mate
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to watch. :-)
Great info
Hats off!
I have had a worse one now. :-) Got it all filmed... 3 visits. After visit 2 I nearly quit.
Hey love your videos .. they've helped me loads of times. When you going to post some more ?
As soon as I can. I have loads filmed. :-)
I know the feeling mate ! I have quite an old Ravenheat CSI system boiler that only fires up when it feels like it ! LOL, Goes through the cycle and sparks but does not ignite, Then for some reason at some point it decides to suddenly fire up ! It's driven a couple of guys crazy who have had a look at it but as it's old I don't want to start throwing new parts at it, I had the transmistors replaced three years ago as it would start up and switch off after a few seconds and another Gas safe fitter said it could be these again ! Hey ho, Well done for getting there in the end, Great work !
Thanks. Ravenheat have a great tech department. The engineer should give them a call.
Well done bud.
Al.
Thanks. :-)
Great vid I love these
I got 2 minutes into your video and was itching to tell....I have the same boiler with same problem F62 and F27...fixed 3 days ago. After 2 years and 3 fitters and hopelessly out of pocket, it was fixed thur. 16 apr 2020, 2 days ago. Turned out to be Pump ( motor) and a new filter was needed. BINGO, job sorted
What filter? The Pump could of caused the F27. Check out the "Vaillant pump hack" to see how the F27 can be intermittent and the pump ruled in or out using the boiler software. :-)
It was funny to see ur frustration
Thanks :-\
I’ve had a few boiler where I’ve lost my head and couldn’t think straight but then took a time out and sorted the fault out! 🤯
We all do. I haven't had one this year. :-)
Earth faults, I had a loo loo back in the day (looks skyward). Anyway, you live and learn, well done fixing it.
One thing I used to do when faulting was send one man to check every fuse in the relay room, amazing how many times that cut fault finding time :-)
Sometimes the simplest checks find the massive 2 month long issues. :-)
I felt your pain there
I was proper stressed. :-) All good now and people like the pain. :-)
Fair play dude, f76 is death knell, you’ve kicked it back to life.... homage due
I was very stressed about going back here. :-)
Well done HG great find mate. We had the same fault in work with a ecotec pro 28 2015 model it didn’t have the thermal fuse still had the wires but with a link at the plug the only fault code that was coming up on ours was F28 gas after 10 to 15mins of running ok if reset straight after going to F28 would fire for continue to spark and go back F28 if left for a bit would work for 10 to 15 mins then go back to F28. The boiler had a 2.5 meter horizontal flue run all ok several engineers on job we had replaced p.c.b gas valve ignition probe and then ignition lead to finally find out the connection was loose on the thermal fuse cables. Had a couple of smoke breaks on that job 😂
It's a weird issue. How it causes such unrelated issues I don't know. :-)
Always agree with walking away and coming back re freshed. Great vid btw
Thanks :-) I think we all suffer from not walking away when we should. It's very difficult. Lunch or a quick cuppa outside can make all the difference.
If you are getting beaten by boilers we best quit! Decent video
The second day it was easy. :-)
Hi, I've got f76 and talked to Valliant and was advised it was the thermal fuse and it was part of the heat exchanger and would cost £625.00 to replace. I'm hoping it is the same problem as you found and I'll get a result, great vidio from an old school engineer 👍.
If the fuse has gone then a new heat exchanger is needed. The fuse protects the plastic shell of the heat exchanger.
Typical not a repairable part, costs the customer £625 instead of maybe £10 rip off by Valliant
@@haywardsteve Vaillant says if the fuse fails, its because the heat exchanger has been overheated to a point where the plastic case has lost its integrity. That's why you can't get them separately. But the new ecotec hasn't got one at all....
Just come across you vid mate
Pukka stuff
I know the feeling
I’ve been at it 2 days now with a similar issue on a biasi river plus
Got boiler running without chamber cover as soon as you put cover back on it cuts out 😢
Lack of burner ignition fault code says
I’m done taking a day off
Keep at it
He who dares
Thanks for taking the time to comment :-) Sorry I didn't see this sooner. Bet you have no hair left after dealing with a Biasi for 2 days :-)
Great video thanks 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
👍 Great video & I feel your pain. Glad it didn't break you
Thanks. I felt my pain too. :-) This ended well though. :
Good stuff - fault finding is a logical process that sometimes defy logic.😉
Thanks for watching and you are completely correct.
I love your videos. Good job!
I love making them :-)
Very clever.
I just dont give up. :-)
I've had many a boiler do that especially vaillants, mainly due to not having to attend many faults on them. Know vokeras inside and out obviously. Great informative video there. 👍
Vokera? They are quite rare down here now a days. Where are you base?
I'm in Glasgow. Every housing association fitted vokeras, unicas, lineas and the dreaded red light compacts. Lol
Love your videos, I’m learning loads. Thanks for all you are doing.👍
No problem. :-) I have more coming this week. :-)
Time for a new boiler. My ecotec 831 gave me 10 years trouble free service but now I’ve swapped it out for a new one as a proactive measure. These boilers have so many sensors that can go wrong and from there, it will be one thing after another.
I get your point. I have a 12 year old ecotec in my house. I will replace it if the heat-exchanger fails but the rest of it is going ok. :-)
Rule number one of fault findings.
Bad connections, always results in intermittent and erratic fault readings.
Yea, I used to them but this one was a pain. :-)
We've all had that one boiler that refuses to play ball. I once had a board swap on Biasi and put two more boards in before i got a good one. So that's 3 boards. Who has three faulty boards right off the bat?? My head was melting by the end of that one!
@@lazenbytim I bet. I would of cried on that one. :-)
A beauty ! Haven’t had thermal fuse cause this but have had 1 causing F28 which gave me similar problems, never once generated an f76 ! Straight to F28 as spark started on 1st ignition attempt. Like I said once, haven’t seen it before or since. You’ll likely never see this again Ollie!
@@bazp2727 I'm ready for it now. :-)
Gj , would have done the same , sometimes these fault codes get you on the wrong start
This one was difficult. :-)
Brilliant mate
:-) We all get them.
Great video Ollie, its comforting to know its not just me that loses the head at times on repairs, even the best do! :D
Yep we're all the same. That's why I filmed the second visit.
Nice video as always. Looking forward to the open therm video. 👍
Thats a long way off but I will do it. :-)
Awesome video Ollie, 👍. Brilliant how you went through the process to eliminate different faults, that would have fried my brain mate!
It did fry my brain. :-)
I was guessing some sort of moisture problem shorting out connections, well done for staying with it
Drove me mad the first day. :-) Second day was a lot easer . :-)
Well played it’s basically like a Worcester EA where the electrode connectors expand with heat and no longer make contact causing no flame detection
Exactly. :-)
Hi, your video is great, but just wondering where you got your tool roll from, please let me know.
Check description. It is in it:-)
Mate , as a new heating engineer, your videos are brilliant for me to learn off , u explain everything really well , so keep um coming mate , could u do a video on using the multimeter ? And what to
Look for when using it ?? Thanks mate , keep up the good work and stay safe
I will get it done soon. :-)
Worked on vaillants before for many years and was
Commonly Board or gas valve check the pin connectors on the pink plug far right pins should start at 15vdc then jump to 21v DC then back down roughly 18v dc if it doesnt faulty pcb not enough power to open gas valve as rubber gasket sticks shut when damp ( great to find one fault disguising another well done )
Thanks rob. I'm ex Vaillant engineer too. :-)
Excellent 👍🏼✨great video ! You’ve been the first guy who’s made me create my own youtube account only for watching your clips as well as liking and subscribing . well done .
That's awesome! Thanks :-)
Nice one mate, good perseverance.. I'm not a boiler trade person but have had an 831 for about 14 years now (gone through all the early upgrades) and had a few issues over the years... I'm in another technical industry that throws problems at me.. I like your attitude to getting this fixed... sort of bloke I'd employ because I can tell you really do care and give a shit.. cheers interesting video as well.. especially your fault finding methodology..
Nice comment. :-) Thanks for the positive vibes :-) Even the difficult jobs are interesting. Afterwards> :-0
Absolutely brilliant ! Your videos are brilliant
Can we get the PDFs ?
Watching from Isles of Man I’ve just moved here from Uk isolation for 2 weeks then back to work as gas engineer
What PDFs?
Thanks Ollie, very interesting vid again. Hope the Covid hasn't delayed your polyps surgery.
Cancled. I was ment to be in Cyprus today too. :-(
@@HeatingGeek Bummer. :-(
Great you persisted and won through, we have all been there on more than one occasion that’s for sure. Great tip though always check connections
It doesn't happen often, but when it does its nothing but chasing your tail. :-)
How are you doing? Haven't heard from you for some time now 👍
Would doing the electric tests shown you about the earthing issue of the boiler
Yes. :-)
Just brilliant 👌
Thanks :-) Your comment slipped through the gaps.:-)
nice fix geek, bet it was a good feeling when you opened that gas isolator and she lit :)
It was. :-) I think you can hear that in my voice. :-)
Hello mate. Luke from BSW. How you keeping. Nice to see your videos. What camera are you using whilst working?
I just use my phone 99% of the time. :-) Hows BSW going?
@@HeatingGeek its going well. Still here. What about you? Busy in these times? Phone cameras now are great, but how do you mount it with a head on view whilst working on a boiler?
Good work and I know what you mean about smoking I used to slip out to the van and have a smoke
It was like pushing my re set LOL
Keep them coming
I will. I enjoy doing it, I just dont have any time. :-)
Why did you check between no 7 and the earth at the board with linking out the thermal fuse? Could you not test the thermal fuse on X20? Or on x51
Because 7,8,and 9 are connected to the 24v side of the transformer. Any issues with the low voltage side of the boiler will usually show up on the 24v stuff first. :-)
bloody genious,
Bloody frustrated. :-)
Like you say sometimes we cant see the wood for the trees mate ! Well done.
Thanks 👍
Another great video mate. I just repaired an exact same boiler but different fault. This might come handy the next time 👍🏼👍🏼.
I do love to fix these boilers. :-) But not this one.
Another good one mate, had similar with an old sime, fried my brain, went back next day and sorted it
Sime are a rare boiler. I have only seen a handful in my career. Always a difficult part order.
Great vid, just subscribed. Loads of simes around West yorks btw 🙄
@@mickeytee123ify I don't see very many around here. :-
Electrician, but find your channel very interesting to watch . Your fault finding skills are first class. Knowledge is king , and you clearly have plenty . 👍
Thanks man. :-)
Did not expect that f76🤦♂️ F62 is ALWAYS the board🤣 well….not always haha learnt something there anyway thanks
So did I. Every day a school day.
Do You not run through a test test procedure on boilers? ie is there gas ,spark ect
Yes, I do. I always see where in the sequence of operation the boiler fails.
@@HeatingGeek Must be a nightmare when You see rust and corrosion on old boilers that are past their best! great job!
Great vid mate. Can’t believe Vailiant don’t sell those thermal stats separately, had them go a few times.
It because they are to ensure the safety of the main heat exchanger. If it gets too hot the plastic will become compromised and leak fumes etc. 9 times out 10 if you link them out you will find the boiler overheats like F@#k and that's what caused the issue.
How do you work costs out for a job like this mate? Obviously considering you fitted a new gas valve and also pcb
I charge a fixed labour fee and the customer doesn't pay for parts that I get wrong. :-) I put them on the van for another job. :-)
HeatingGeek fair play Ollie. That’s why it’s important to be good at your job 😂 my uncle works for a housing association and told me his first time fix rate was 93%, I said well obviously when you can throw every part at the boiler.
Great video again pal! what heat gun have u got been pottering about with old pcbs desoldering components mainly down to been bored and was thinking of getting a heat gun
Ollie it says you’ve commented pal but nothing showing so I’m not been ignorant pal just can’t see what you’ve said mate
@@jamesasprey2092 Its an evolution which is the same as a steinel. (old model). I got it to repair my BMW front bumper from drifting damage. It has been a very good heat gun.
Well done. I’ve had a few doggy thermal fuses but Vaillant won’t supply a new one😢. They say the failure is probably an overheat issue!!! As if I can’t check a boiler overheating? Still there’s always ebay😅
I have quite a few of them. Every boiler I took out and every heat exchanger I replaced.
I went on a Vaillant course in Bristol a while ago and the guy taking the group told us all that they were available on the internet and he winked when he said it😂
Yeah, I keep them from any boiler I replace.