zaci Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 5 hours ago, jhs2zz said: Hi I would like to install a Nest smart thermostat and I am doing some research about it. I am not going to fit it myself but will hire an electrician to do the job. But after reading about it, it seems that you need to make sure 1) it fit with your current heating system; 2) the wiring could be complicated (at least to me as a nobody in terms of wiring!) I don't want to buy it and then realise it is not compatible with my property. So I would to ask how do I check if my property will be ok (I currently have a Worcester combi boiler that has a remote thermostat), and how should I choose electricians for this job, could any electrician do it? Many thanks! If the connection of the Hive thermostat to the boiler requires the removal of a non decrative boiler casing, then a Gas Registered Plumber/electrician should be used for the installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhs2zz Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, zaci said: If the connection of the Hive thermostat to the boiler requires the removal of a non decrative boiler casing, then a Gas Registered Plumber/electrician should be used for the installation. Thank you. I really don't know if that's the case though I think it isn't. But probably it's better to just get a gas registered electrician anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamezone07 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) HUI I need help and advice in relation to a IdealLogic Combi C24(been a good boiler) combi boiler, about 3 years old, quite modern, basicallt all power has gone, nothing, no led, no firing up, the electonic thing that links up to the remote control is lit up and plugged in, and so it can't be a simple fuse, it is very complicated with my landlord, and it may be I have to contact a gas fitter, but am looking for advice initially. its urgent I am disabled and need hot water, etc could the Strom remote switched it off, the flame is lit on it, bit there is no power at all to bolier, nothing Edited September 6, 2020 by gamezone07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaci Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 22 hours ago, gamezone07 said: HUI I need help and advice in relation to a IdealLogic Combi C24(been a good boiler) combi boiler, about 3 years old, quite modern, basicallt all power has gone, nothing, no led, no firing up, the electonic thing that links up to the remote control is lit up and plugged in, and so it can't be a simple fuse, it is very complicated with my landlord, and it may be I have to contact a gas fitter, but am looking for advice initially. its urgent I am disabled and need hot water, etc could the Strom remote switched it off, the flame is lit on it, bit there is no power at all to bolier, nothing Is the Strom controller battery driven? Could simply be rundown batteries in the controller not getting a signal to the boiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamezone07 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) it was a loose live wire in the plug!, but it shouldn't powered by a plug, it should be wired to a fused spur, isn't that right? I did find out the remote can't completely switch off the bolier, according to the manufacturers. Edited September 8, 2020 by gamezone07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlers Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi gamezone is that lamp standard still working ? You are right should be on a spur fuse but we know the house electrics are a bit on the unusual ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffRaff Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Does the 'circa 7 year' white goods life span also apply to boilers? Our Vaillant has been showing an F22 error every morning for a few weeks, and needs filling to get rid of the 0.3 (bar?) warning. It's just over 5 years old, and has only been controlled by a thermostat, rather than the rather erratic timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclecar Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Check you have no leaks. Even a drip drip can affect the pressure retention. Hope its not under the floorboards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Fairly sure I get that on mine. In the Winter it's nigh on every day the fault shows and I have to fill the system. During the warmer months, it never happens, even if the heating comes on every now and again. I just turn the 2 valves and top it up. I've had engineers out 3 times now and they can't find the fault. No leaks on the system but I do hear a low banging noise from the boiler at times. A couple of things mentioned that could be fault was the vessel (whatever that is) and the pressure relief valve. Mine is also just over 5 years old, last engineer came and did the service and gas test a month ago. As it gets colder, I'll soon find out if it's fixed! Edited September 28, 2020 by zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyB14 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 could be the pump or the pump lead may be defective, we usually google possible faults prior to calling engineer out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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