UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
Bill
 
Posts: n/a
Default Potterton Puma 80e Combi Boiler - Misbehaving !!

Could sks please advise me on the following:-

The above boiler will not provide constant C.H. It's fine on the H.W.
side but on the C.H. side it will ignite and stay alight for about 25
secs then it turns off for some 30 secs and re-ignites for 25 secs
again in a continuing cycle.
would it be a themostat ? The pump and extractor fan seem to be
performing ok and the pressure is alright.
Any suggestions would be very welcome

Thanks

Bill
  #2   Report Post  
Ed Sirett
 
Posts: n/a
Default

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 14:05:00 -0800, Bill wrote:

Could sks please advise me on the following:-

The above boiler will not provide constant C.H. It's fine on the H.W.
side but on the C.H. side it will ignite and stay alight for about 25
secs then it turns off for some 30 secs and re-ignites for 25 secs
again in a continuing cycle.
would it be a themostat ? The pump and extractor fan seem to be
performing ok and the pressure is alright.
Any suggestions would be very welcome


Check for lack of circulation in the radiator circuit.
However
Centre stage with a Puma is that Wax pellet actuator on the front of the
diverter valve. Fix any dripping hot taps that may give you a week or two
to get the replacement part.

--
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


  #3   Report Post  
Jim
 
Posts: n/a
Default


"Ed Sirett" wrote in message
news
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 14:05:00 -0800, Bill wrote:

Could sks please advise me on the following:-

The above boiler will not provide constant C.H. It's fine on the H.W.
side but on the C.H. side it will ignite and stay alight for about 25
secs then it turns off for some 30 secs and re-ignites for 25 secs
again in a continuing cycle.
would it be a themostat ? The pump and extractor fan seem to be
performing ok and the pressure is alright.
Any suggestions would be very welcome


Check for lack of circulation in the radiator circuit.
However
Centre stage with a Puma is that Wax pellet actuator on the front of the
diverter valve. Fix any dripping hot taps that may give you a week or two
to get the replacement part.

--
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


Sounds similar to my Puma. The previous owner had choked all rads down with
lockshield valves. It improved greatly when I opened all lockshields and let
the TRV's do the work.



Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Poterton Puma 80 combi boiler. Cover removal. Tc7 UK diy 2 January 17th 05 10:39 PM
Pilot light out and vibrations on a Potterton Puma 80 combi Tc7 UK diy 3 January 16th 05 11:54 PM
new combi experience report Fred UK diy 12 December 5th 04 09:11 PM
Potterton Performa 24 Combi Boiler john UK diy 1 March 3rd 04 07:35 PM
New Combi boiler GB UK diy 7 September 7th 03 11:34 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:01 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 DIYbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about DIY & home improvement"