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Offline JJ

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Do we have any gas/boiler engineers on here? Advice needed
« on: March 27, 2012, 03:15:35 pm »
Anyone know why my gas fired back boiler kicks into life every now and again even though I've got the central heating and hot water switched off at the immersion switch?  The back boiler is located behind a gas fire in the living room.   I nipped outside and observed the gas meter spinning round merrily so it's definitely using my gas supply.  I did wonder if I was somehow sharing a boiler with next door as our fireplaces are back-to-back although I find that unlikely??  Anyhow, I was just trying to fathom out why I'm paying for gas when everything is switched off.  There are no other gas appliances in the house.  Can be doing without a gas bill like the last one!!  Cheers.
« Last Edit: March 27, 2012, 03:18:33 pm by JJ »

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Re: Do we have any gas/boiler engineers on here? Advice needed
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2012, 03:42:56 pm »
Sounds like a faulty central heating or hot water zone valve. The micro switches inside tend to stick and send power to the boiler causing it to fire up.

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Re: Do we have any gas/boiler engineers on here? Advice needed
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2012, 03:05:52 pm »
If you need any parts PM me and I will do trade price for you  :happy2:

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Re: Do we have any gas/boiler engineers on here? Advice needed
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2012, 10:51:50 pm »
Many thanks chaps for the advice and the offer.   :happy2:   

It's a rented gaff so the landlord will have to get his wallet out I think!