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Boiler Fault Finder
A Website dedicated to boiler fault diagnosis and repairs for Heating Engineers
Boiler Faults and Error Codes
Boiler Fault Error codes listed with fault codes and how to solve. Heating Engineers.
Alpha Boiler Error Codes
Alpha Boiler Error Codes
Atag Boiler Error Codes
Atag Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Avanta Range Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Avanta Range Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Platinum Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Platinum Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Maineco Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Maineco Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Duo-Tec&Megaflo Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Duo-Tec&Megaflo Boiler Error Codes
Baxi GA Range Boiler Error Codes
Baxi GA Range Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Ecoblue Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Ecoblue Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Solo Boiler Error Codes
Baxi Solo Boiler Error Codes
Grant Boiler Error Codes
Grant Boiler Error Codes
Glow-Worm Xtrafast 96-120E1 Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Xtrafast 96-120E1 Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Xtrafast 96-120 Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Xtrafast 96-120 Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Xtramax HE Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Xtramax HE Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultrapower SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultrapower SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom HXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom HXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom CX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom CX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom CXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom CXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom2 35 Store Boiler Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom2 35 Store Boiler
Glow-Worm Ultracom2 SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom2 SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom2 CXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Ultracom2 CXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm SXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm SL Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm SL Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm HXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm HXI Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Flexicom SX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Flexicom SX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Flexicom HX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Flexicom HX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Flexicom CX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Flexicom CX Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Cxi Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Cxi Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Cl plus Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Cl plus Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Cl Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Cl Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Compact S Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Compact S Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Compact E Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Compact E Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Betacom C Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Betacom C Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Betacom A Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Betacom A Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Betacom Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow-Worm Betacom Boiler Range Error Codes
Glow Worm Energy Range Boiler Error Codes
Glow Worm Energy Range Boiler Error Codes
Ideal Boiler Error Codes
Ideal Boiler Error Codes
Main Boiler Error Codes
Main Boiler Error Codes
Potterton Promax Combi Boiler System and Store Error Codes
Potterton Promax Combi Boiler System and Store Error Codes
Potterton Promax Ultra Boiler Error Codes
Potterton Promax Ultra Boiler Error Codes
Potterton Gold Combi and System and Titanium Combi Boiler Error Codes
Gold Combi and System and Titanium Combi Boiler Error Codes
Potterton Assure Combi Boiler Error Codes
Assure Combi Boiler Error Codes
Rinnai Tankless Boiler Error Codes
Rinnai Tankless Boiler Error Codes
Viessmann Boiler Error Codes
Viessmann Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Ecomax Pro 828E Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Ecomax Pro 828E Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant EcoMax Pro 18/28E Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant EcoMax Pro 18/28E Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Turbomax Plus 824/8E Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Turbomax Plus 824/8E Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant CI-SI Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant CI-SI Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Ecotec Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Ecotec Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Boiler Error Codes
Vaillant Boiler Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Boiler Blocking Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Boiler Blocking Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Boiler Locking Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Boiler Locking Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Boiler Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Boiler Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30-40 CDi Classic Boiler Error Codes
Worcester Bosch Greenstar 30-40 CDi Boiler Error Codes
Boiler Servicing Procedure
Service procedure for boiler and heating engineers when visiting and servicing all types of commercial boiler
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240 V TEST
The 240V Test checks boilers for mains power supply to the boiler terminal strip.
Mains voltage and polarity tests
This test will ascertain the correct polarity between L and N although, some boilers will operate unaffected by reversed polarity.
Connect boiler to power supply via 3 pin plug top or inserting 3 amp fuse into switch
Ensure boiler is on but with...
Resistance to Earth
Resistance to earth: (dead test)
This test confirms the integrity (resistance) of the insulation between L (Live) and E (Earth) on the boiler terminal strip or plug top pins (Black lead firstly to Earth pin and red lead secondly to Live pin).
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Short Circuit
Short circuit: (dead test)
This test will ascertain the integrity of the internal resistance of the boiler and should read no resistance/infinity between L and N on the 3 amp fused plug top pins.
Set multimeter on ohms scale for resistance readings...
Mains Voltage Test
Mains voltage test: (dead test)
This test isolates the power supply serving the boiler, so as safe, further testing can be continued, without the risk from stray electrical currents causing a shock.
Electrically isolate power supply at fused spur...
Earth Continuity Test
The Earth Continuity Test will ascertain whether the earth continuity between the earth supply to the boiler and the internal component earth connections and the metal casing of the boiler is earthed correctly.
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Heating Engineers Boiler Installation and Service Manuals for all Boilers. Looking for that boiler installation manual for a boiler? Look no further, boiler fault finder has all the relevant boiler installation and service manuals.
ZANUSSI Boiler Manuals
ZANUSSI Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
WORCESTER Boiler Manuals
WORCESTER Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
VOKERA Boiler Manuals
VOKERA Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
VIESSMANN Boiler Manuals
VIESSMANN Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
VAILLANT Boiler Manuals
VAILLANT Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
TRIANCO Boiler Manuals
TRIANCO Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
SIME Boiler Manuals
SIME Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
SAUNIER DUVAL Boiler Manuals
SAUNIER-DUVAL Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
SABRE Boiler Manuals
SABRE Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
RAVENHEAT Boiler Manuals
RAVENHEAT Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
RADIANT Boiler Manuals
RADIANT Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
CHAFFOTEAUX Boiler Manuals
CHAFFOTEAUX Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
PROTHERM Boiler Manuals
Protherm Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
POTTERTON Boiler Manuals
Potterton Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
MYSON Boiler Manuals
Myson Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
MAIN Boiler Manuals
MAIN Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
LAMBORGHINI Boiler Manuals
LAMBORGHINI Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
KESTON Boiler Manuals
KESTON Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
JOHNSON and STARLEY Boiler Manuals
JOHNSON and STARLEY Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
IDEAL Boiler Manuals
IDEAL Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
HRM Boiler Manuals
HRM Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
HERMANN Boiler Manuals
HERMANN Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
HEAT LINE Boiler Manuals
HEAT LINE Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
HALSTEAD Boiler Manuals
HALSTEAD Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
GLOW WORM Boiler Manuals
GLOW WORM Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
FERROLI Boiler Manuals
FERROLI Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
EVO Boiler Manuals
EVO Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
ETHOS Boiler Manuals
ETHOS Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
BROAG REMEHA GAS Boiler Manuals
BROAG REMEHA Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
BRITISH SCOTTISH GAS Boiler Manuals
BRITISH SCOTTISH GAS Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
BOULTER-BURDERUS Boiler Manuals
BOULTER-BURDERUS Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
BIASI Boiler Manuals
BIASI Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
BAXI Boiler Manuals
BAXI Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
ATMOS Boiler Manuals
Atmos Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
ARISTON Boiler Manuals
Ariston Boiler Manuals for heating engineers
ATAG Boiler Manuals
ATAG Boiler Manuals for Heating Engineers
ACV Boiler Manuals
ACV Boiler Manuals for Heating Engineers
Alpha Boiler Manuals
ALPHA Boiler Manuals for Heating Engineers
Maximising boiler condensation operation
There is now a requirement in the Domestic Building Services Compliance Guide that states that where condensing boilers are installed, the system should be designed to operate at lower temperatures to give a return water temperature less than 55 degrees...
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Programmer and Time Switch Guides
Programmer and time switch compatibility guide
Programmers do vary in their settings/functions and the differences are as follows:
24 hour programmer – one set of times all week
5/2 day – one set of times for week days/ another set of times for...
Safe use of Multimeter Functions
The Safe use of MultiMeters for Heating Engineers
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Sequence of Boiler Operation
What is the sequence of boiler operation for domestic boilers? This guide will take you through the boiler operations that happen when the boiler is being used.
Service Engineer's Toolkit
Heating Engineer and Plumbers Service Toolkit items required to fix boilers and other heating equipment.
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System Component Testing
Boiler System Component Testing - for Heating Engineers
Air Pressure Switches (Testing)
Testing the boilers Air Pressure Switch, is always an indicator that other problems may exist. This article helps to diagnose the Air Pressure Switch issues on a boiler.
Air Pressure Switches (General)
Air pressure switches
(operating @ approx. 0.5 – 4 m/bar pressures)
See also: How to test your Air Pressure Switch with a multimeter
Reasons an air pressure switch will fail to start:
Loose electrical connections
Kinked or split rubber h...
Thermostats
Boiler Fault Finding - Thermostats - See also:
Cylinder Thermostats
Room Thermostats
Thermostats Overheat Cut out
Thermostats Liquid Expansion
Electrical Safety Checks - Resistance to Earth
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Thermistors
What is a thermistor used for in a combi boiler
Boiler Fans
Reasons a fan will fail to start
No 240V supplying (L) & (N) terminals Burnt out motor windings Worn out bearings Air rotor jammed (on fan casing) impeller heavy with foreign matter accumulation Faulty fan speed control resistor (if fitted) ...
Circulating Pumps
A failure of the circulating pump can cause a number of problems, such as reduced heating and hot water performance, and can result in the boiler shutting down.
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The Flame Detection Electrode in Combi Boilers: Its Purpose and Importance
Combi boilers are widely used for their efficient heating and hot water supply capabilities. A key component in the functioning of a combi boiler is the flame detection electrode.
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Top Tips for the Heating Engineer
It sometimes pays to test the air pressure hoses with (LDF) Leak detection fluid, when encountering ignition problems. (Hoses maybe split or have loose connections).
Where the air pressure switch is difficult to access (which is most common), test...