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Potterton Netaheat 16-22 Electronic
I have a problem with the above boiler in that the main burner will not light.
It seems that it is not flame sensing as the fan is rinning the pilot lights but the spark gap (SG1) on the control board flashes in a sequence that appears as if it is still trying to light the pilot. The boiler's GC No. is: 4160166. How does this boiler sense that the pilot has lit? Is it the electrode that senses that the pilot is lit? Any help appreciated. Paul G |
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In message , Paul G
writes I have a problem with the above boiler in that the main burner will not light. It seems that it is not flame sensing as the fan is rinning the pilot lights but the spark gap (SG1) on the control board flashes in a sequence that appears as if it is still trying to light the pilot. The boiler's GC No. is: 4160166. How does this boiler sense that the pilot has lit? Is it the electrode that senses that the pilot is lit? The pcb senses that the pilot light has lit electronically via the HT lead If it's not flame sensing a) pcb is shagged (technical term) b) HT lead is broken c) electrode is not in the flame d) bad earthing e) dunno about the mercury switch -- geoff |
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On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:44:28 GMT, raden wrote:
In message , Paul G writes I have a problem with the above boiler in that the main burner will not light. It seems that it is not flame sensing as the fan is rinning the pilot lights but the spark gap (SG1) on the control board flashes in a sequence that appears as if it is still trying to light the pilot. The boiler's GC No. is: 4160166. How does this boiler sense that the pilot has lit? Is it the electrode that senses that the pilot is lit? The pcb senses that the pilot light has lit electronically via the HT lead I cant recall whether the netaheat electronic uses a mercury vapour switch to sense pilot light on ,as the earlier models did ?? Have a look at the pilot light block. If there is a metal post in the way of the pilot flame,rather like a thermocouple lead head then it is a mercury vapour switch. joe Remove antispam and add 670 after bra to email Be a good Global citizen-CONSUMECONFORMOBEY Circumcision- A crime and an abuse. http://www.sexuallymutilatedchild.org/ |
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On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 07:57:27 +0100, Paul G wrote:
raden Wrote: In message , Paul G writes- I have a problem with the above boiler in that the main burner will not light. It seems that it is not flame sensing as the fan is rinning the pilot lights but the spark gap (SG1) on the control board flashes in a sequence that appears as if it is still trying to light the pilot. The boiler's GC No. is: 4160166. How does this boiler sense that the pilot has lit? Is it the electrode that senses that the pilot is lit? - The pcb senses that the pilot light has lit electronically via the HT lead If it's not flame sensing a) pcb is shagged (technical term) b) HT lead is broken c) electrode is not in the flame d) bad earthing e) dunno about the mercury switch -- geoff Thanks Geoff. The electrode and lead have both been changed and the electdode is in the flame (I assume the resistance of the electrode changes when hot then). Where should I check for a bad earth? and I am not sure I have a mercury switch, where would it be? Thanks There may be models of Netaheats which work more like Profiles and don't have a mercury vapour bulb for the main gas, but have two electrical gas valves one for pilot and one for main burner. When the boiler was working correctly how long was the delay between the pilot lighting and the main gas. If it was over 10 seconds then you have the mercury type if was a second or two then you have a something that works more like a Profile with two gas valves. If it is the latter then you might have a small break in the ignition lead - not enough to stop the HT and the ignition but enough to prevent the electronics from sensing the flame (they conduct a bit) and opening Gas Valve 2. -- Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter. The FAQ for uk.diy is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html |
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In message , Paul G
writes raden Wrote: In message , Paul G writes- I have a problem with the above boiler in that the main burner will not light. It seems that it is not flame sensing as the fan is rinning the pilot lights but the spark gap (SG1) on the control board flashes in a sequence that appears as if it is still trying to light the pilot. The boiler's GC No. is: 4160166. How does this boiler sense that the pilot has lit? Is it the electrode that senses that the pilot is lit? - The pcb senses that the pilot light has lit electronically via the HT lead If it's not flame sensing a) pcb is shagged (technical term) b) HT lead is broken c) electrode is not in the flame d) bad earthing e) dunno about the mercury switch -- geoff Thanks Geoff. The electrode and lead have both been changed and the electdode is in the flame (I assume the resistance of the electrode changes when hot then). Where should I check for a bad earth? and I am not sure I have a mercury switch, where would it be? Earth from a good earth to where it goes to the pcb and where the electrode housing is this switch plugs into the gas valve IIRC -- geoff |
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Thanks for your help. I got the cover off the only relay on the cct board, and could see that it was not operating when it should. When I operated it manually, with a plastic probe, the main burner lit. So I need a new relay. Any idea where I can get one from? Maplins or RS don't seem to have anything like it. Paul |
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On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:04:39 +0100, Paul G
wrote: I have a problem with the above boiler in that the main burner will not light. It seems that it is not flame sensing as the fan is rinning the pilot lights but the spark gap (SG1) on the control board flashes in a sequence that appears as if it is still trying to light the pilot. The boiler's GC No. is: 4160166. How does this boiler sense that the pilot has lit? Is it the electrode that senses that the pilot is lit? Any help appreciated. Paul G For installation & servicing instructions try www.partsarena.com/baxii under Potterton / Boiler / Netaheat / 16/22E Ian |
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On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:15:36 +0100, Paul G
wrote: Thanks for your help. I got the cover off the only relay on the cct board, and could see that it was not operating when it should. When I operated it manually, with a plastic probe, the main burner lit. So I need a new relay. Any idea where I can get one from? Maplins or RS don't seem to have anything like it. Paul Are you sure the relay coil is energised and just not working?perhaps it isnt even energised becuase something else is wrong? Remove antispam and add 670 after bra to email Be a good Global citizen-CONSUMECONFORMOBEY Circumcision- A crime and an abuse. http://www.sexuallymutilatedchild.org/ |
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In message , Paul G
writes Thanks for your help. I got the cover off the only relay on the cct board, and could see that it was not operating when it should. When I operated it manually, with a plastic probe, the main burner lit. So I need a new relay. Any idea where I can get one from? Maplins or RS don't seem to have anything like it. I'm sure it's available from both -- geoff |
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Well I suppose it could be the supply to the relay, but with the relay coil testing o/c with a digital meter, I will see if I can get a new one. Paul |
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"Paul G" wrote in message ... Paul G Wrote: Well I suppose it could be the supply to the relay, but with the relay coil testing o/c with a digital meter, I will see if I can get a new one. Paul I have replaced the cct board as I couldn't get a relay, but I am still getting the same problem, pilot lights ok but main burner won't light?? IIRC; the pilot light flame heats a sensor which energises the solenoid in the gas manifold valve and permits gas to flow to the main burners. [The gas manifold is a multi-port device which sequentially admits gas; - after the boiler is pressurised (by the fan) to the pilot light; then after the pilot light has operated to the main burner(s)]. Is the exteernal vent get-at-able? Can you smell gas being admitted to the burners? Is the main burner gas solenoid u/s? -- Brian |
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