I tried to raise the BAR thingy as it was on 0. I thought i,d turned the pressure screw off, but i hadnt. The BAR went to 4 and next morning my boiler blew up and LOADS of water came out of it.
I did notice the water came frm right side first, then it just poured out. (i did sit and sob for a little while)
Its a BIASE PRISMA 28SE i think its a combi boiler?????
Have i totally f..... it or can it be repaired?
2006-10-30 10:08:55 · 17 answers · asked by NIcole 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
they can always be repaired,its just a matter of cost,might be cheaper to get a new one.
2006-10-30 10:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by Alfred E. Newman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you'd read my answer to your original question I recommended that you check to make sure the filling loop valves were turned off properly!!!
The boiler can be repaired, but the question really is that is it cost effective to do so. If all that has happened is the pressure relief valve has emptied the boiler then that's all that needs to be replaced, but if the water has got into the electrics and blown the printed circuit boards, or if the heat exchanger has split then it will be more cost effective to replace the boiler.
My experience with Biasi boilers is that they are a pain in the backside to work on, and it is difficult to get the parts quickly.
The cheapest way to get this kind of work done is if you, or any of your family, know someone who works for a company and does 'private work'. Building regulations state that any new boiler must be a high efficiency condensing boiler, and CORGI must be notified of any new boiler installation, so only get the work done by a CORGI registered installer.
I would recommend something like a Potterton Performa 24, £399 + VAT at Plumbase at the moment, easy to work on, easy to use and parts readily available from stock. (And if you live in Devon I can recommend some good people!)
Hope this helps.
2006-10-31 21:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it can. sounds like the pressure discharge valve has not been piped to outside and has dumped the water inside. ( cowboy installer.) May need a new valve as they often leak after discharging, try recharging the system to 1 - 1 1/2 bar and see if it drips. Make sure the filling tap is turned off and remove the filling loop. Cost well that depends were you live. Try to get the name of a CORGI reg. installer that friends or neighbours use and if not sure ask for a free estimate first. Ask about plumbing the discharge to outside.
CORGI installer.
2006-10-30 10:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally no fuse feeding a domestic boiler should be bigger than 3 amps. Usual reason for fuses blowing like yours is either the pump or the fan has gone faulty and as the fan is part of the boiler gas system you need a Gas Safe engineer to look at it for you. This is a mandatory requirement in the UK.
2016-05-22 13:01:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with the man Clive who reckons the pressure relief valve has lifted and vented the system to save real damage being done. With any luck a system refill and re-pressurise should sort the problem, but I'd get the boiler professionally examined for safety.
2006-10-30 10:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope you can find a plumber on here to give advice but it doesn't sound very healthy!
If you can't afford to fix or replace it and are on benefits try contacting Warmfront:
energyefficiency.powergen.co.uk/advicecentre/category6/WarmFront.htm
It is a government scheme to help people with heating/hot water problems. You could get a grant which you do not have to pay back, although there may be a wait until they come out to see it.
2006-10-30 10:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by nettyone2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF COURSE it can be repaired! Just do the following (in this order):
-Take a couple leaves from your tree. Make sure you use the ones visible from your bathroom.
-Say the following: Hunka hunka burnin' love... You are a hunka hunka hot balls o' fire...! WHOO! Whatchoo want? Baby I got it!
-Sue the landlord
-Scrape some of the raisins from the raisin bagels at the bakery
-Consume some of your grandmother's eye crusts.
It should be fixed in no time. If not, call an Ostrich. They are proved to be very talented when it comes to fixing boilers. No problem for them. You might even find a really HOT ostrich and be together. *nudge Nudge*
2006-10-30 15:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be ok, that was the safety valve letting off the excess pressure, I hope that it discharged OUTSIDE your house, not all over the floor, due to the installer not completing the pipework properly. Next time you pressurise it, turn off both valves and REMOVE the filler loop as you are supposed to do.
2006-10-30 19:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't your oil contract cover maintenance? You could get those guys out to look at it. Some people would not mention that they've been messing around with the boiler.
2006-10-30 18:50:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very easy to solve should take a good plumber no more than half a hour.
All he has to do is drain the excess water out of the system so the pressure is down to the opperating pressure of around 0,7 bar.
there is every chance you have flooded your expansion tank and he may have to refill that with air too, should cost no more than £80
2006-10-30 21:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by kimisnewferrari 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All I can suggest is check to see exactly what the damage is.If it is a broken manifold, then a new one can be fitted, but if it is the heat exchanger that is gone there is no chance of any repair.
2006-10-30 11:02:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋