Glowworm Ultimate Not Lighting. HeatingGeek Boiler Repair. No Pilot

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HeatingGeek

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@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the sound. Don't know how to sort it!!!!!
@TomPalacki
@TomPalacki 6 жыл бұрын
Sound it's not a problem 👍Content matters
@proteus1
@proteus1 6 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek sounds like the camera pre amp. Or reset software and reformat card. Your a fault finder. Dodgy cable with broken wire perhaps.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Its fine in the editor. If I export earlier versions of this video the sound is fine. I need someone to help me who knows about Davinti Resolve software.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@alanmurphy3584
@alanmurphy3584 6 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek what happened to the link for the cleaning pins ?
@ArifPolicewala
@ArifPolicewala 11 ай бұрын
Another cracking diagnosis. Nobody goes through the obvious basics like you do Ollie. True legend
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. Going back and watching the Old videos now. ;-)
@mramicus6917
@mramicus6917 6 жыл бұрын
THIS IS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS ! YOU CAN TELL HE'S BEEN WELL TRAINED ! I CALL HIM TO FIX MY BOILER AS I KNOW HE WOULDN'T RIP ME OFF !!!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
No ned to rip people off. There is enough money in this job for most people. :-)
@leaturk11
@leaturk11 6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a fellow gas engineer doing a proper job. Nice one
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@AllenHart999
@AllenHart999 6 жыл бұрын
I feel honoured that you add me and PB Plumber in your tags, Great videos, and very interesting channel. Keep up the good work.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Im Honoured you commented on one of my videos. You have been doing this a long long time and I didn't realise how big Gaschat etc was!!! Well done! :-)
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
I spell your name wrong I think!!!
@alanmurphy3584
@alanmurphy3584 6 жыл бұрын
Allen Hart all 3 of you are doing a Stella job, picked up some good info from all your vids, thanks to PB I got myself a veto pro pack and I love it, literally have everything I need to do most jobs in one easy to carry bag, no need for back and forth trips to the van
@AllenHart999
@AllenHart999 6 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek I notice you tagged me in a few different versions of my name in other videos 😂👍😂👍I am sure your channel will take over us both as you have much better content. 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
If I spell it wrong so will other people????? Then they find me :-) Im just winging it at the moment. I can fix boilers. Not sure I have the youtube thing yet. Hope you don't mind me hanging on your coattails.
@henrybartlett1986
@henrybartlett1986 2 жыл бұрын
These are great boilers, shame so many have been taken out. Excellent presentation as ever.
@peterbeck493
@peterbeck493 3 жыл бұрын
Fixed one today thanks for the help Ollie. That burner adjustment is poorly designed too much in the way. Come back soon. Your vids are spot on mate
@adamdavies1731
@adamdavies1731 4 ай бұрын
Just got home from 2 week holiday it's a Sunday, boiler was working when we went away,turned it off, switched on earlier the bloody thing wouldn't fire up this video just saved our bacon was excatly this problem,the two tiny holes in the jet were almost completely blocked only could see light through through one of them...fantastic...Nice one.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. :-)
@itsrubes9779
@itsrubes9779 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and knowledgable video heating geek, I’m learning so much from you, thank you, keep posting, top man.
@lucanspittle8213
@lucanspittle8213 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video for newbies like myself. I fixed my aunts and bought some injector cleaners too before I saw this. However it's very thorough!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@DubSalvation
@DubSalvation 6 жыл бұрын
Reading the comments, you seem to have alot of fans! Good for you bro.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@DuskHorizon
@DuskHorizon 2 жыл бұрын
This was lovely, thank you. I had an electrical fault on mine which turned out to be the overheat thermostat being "engaged" without the button sticking out. Your video was helpful in knowing what to expect with the case off and how to get the control box out & open.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped. All up and running now?
@DuskHorizon
@DuskHorizon 2 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek all good, it hasn't popped again. I had a bad PCB in my BoilerMate II; it was buzzing and the pumps didn't work very well. Must have driven the boiler and not taken the hot water away well enough. One of those that makes total sense in hindsight.
@MikeDee79
@MikeDee79 Жыл бұрын
Wish I found this video last week as had same issue. Nicely done and helpful 👍👍
@gasmark340
@gasmark340 6 жыл бұрын
Pukka vid... keep them coming. I used to do installs and now do repairs and breakdowns mainly. Your vids are brilliant!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have some good ones coming. When I have time.
@theplumbersmate2471
@theplumbersmate2471 6 жыл бұрын
Another great vid keep up the good work. I’m also a gas safe engineer it’s good to see how other engineers work and the tools they use. I like your logical thinking when fault finding . Great content no swearing and no silly nonsense so refreshing. 👍🏻
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks.for watching it. The sound is really bugging me!!! :-)
@jsmid
@jsmid 6 жыл бұрын
You really do put some engineers to shame that was basic stuff a little cleaning! That customer obviously paid for another guy just to turn the gas off. Great job as always
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
I think the original fault was more than that. Im a bit brain dead at the moment and cant remember what was going ok.
@jsmid
@jsmid 6 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek ohh my bad, I thought that was the only problem good job anyway 👌🏾😊
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Im sure it was more.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Im sure it was more than that. :-)
@Memories4lifemedia
@Memories4lifemedia 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting more of the injector cleaners I have managed to order one now thanks
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
They are a pain to get hold of. Took over a month. Be gentle with it and it will last. (I have broken 2 in a couple of years)
@jf6624
@jf6624 6 жыл бұрын
@HeatingGeek Thanks for the videos, I’ve learnt so much from them! 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching them. ;-)
@michaeltrimmer8899
@michaeltrimmer8899 10 ай бұрын
Another great video
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I do appreciate it. :-)
@robert500s
@robert500s 6 жыл бұрын
Who’s downvoting this ? Have a word with yourself. Much appreciated as always bro
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate it. Cant fix the sound at the moment.
@hankattack
@hankattack 6 жыл бұрын
Maybe people who think there shouldn’t be videos on KZbin encouraging people who don’t know what they’re doing to mess with gas appliances when being untrained to do so? Do anything for them views tho.
@heatservicebwcuk1545
@heatservicebwcuk1545 6 жыл бұрын
Chris Freeman he makes them to help other engineers out. If people want to dice with it then they will anyway. Ollie has never said on any videos to have a go yourself save some money infact the opposite
@alanmurphy3584
@alanmurphy3584 6 жыл бұрын
Chris Freeman crawl back down your hole you helmet
@heatservicebwcuk1545
@heatservicebwcuk1545 6 жыл бұрын
Chris Freeman don’t agree with you. Why are you watching can I ask ?
@stewartharrod1706
@stewartharrod1706 3 жыл бұрын
You are a boiler god 🙏
@richgreeeat8736
@richgreeeat8736 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these videos and your channel, it's helping me a lot mate.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
No problem. Im glad it helps. :-)
@javidmohammed9498
@javidmohammed9498 4 жыл бұрын
Well done good video always learning something new.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it
@robwood1983
@robwood1983 5 жыл бұрын
Another great vid regardless of the sound!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Im glad you liked it. Got another one coming soon. :-)
@gonzalomartinez1630
@gonzalomartinez1630 6 жыл бұрын
Great diagnostic skills, another happy customer! Thanks for sharing!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching something with audio this bad!!! :-)
@tomstrutton4351
@tomstrutton4351 6 жыл бұрын
Blocked injector really common on them, excellent video
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Very very common. Love this fix too.
@erdogan330
@erdogan330 3 жыл бұрын
great video thank you
@paulmc3870
@paulmc3870 6 жыл бұрын
Really good video, proper fault finding skills for all to see
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@leegeorge6772
@leegeorge6772 2 ай бұрын
10:19 , do you paste where the brass enters the brass part goes into the assembly ?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 2 ай бұрын
I put a little paste on small parts to aid assembly. Otherwise the nuts can bind up and you think its tight but its not. Some grease will do the same job. This is an easy part to damage if your not used to taking apart and putting back together.
@boilers24-7
@boilers24-7 6 жыл бұрын
Keep them coming mate.... always looking forward to your videos
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
I will got loads filmed. no time to edit
@normanboyes4983
@normanboyes4983 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for directing me to this video. Yes that is the same boiler that I own and I have had exactly the same problem, diagnosed and solved the same way. Its a pity you cannot remember why the other guy fitted a new gas valve assembly and pretty damning that he left the customer without a working boiler for such a simple problem no doubt after extracting the maximum £££ out if the customer. It is a pity that Gas Safe do not police this sort of activity and weed out the charlatans and incompetents.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
The customer didn't pay anymore than their monthly premium. The engineer has since told me the gas valve wouldn't adjust but after he replaced it, it wouldn't light. The only issue is the customer left without HTG and HW.
@bobsempires
@bobsempires 6 жыл бұрын
Thank god that on all latest boilers they are dropping pilot flame concept altogether, it's allways pain to maintain, had 2 boilers fail last week because of clogged pipe (that you cleaned in video). Great video as always.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Its a good picture too.
@normanboyes4983
@normanboyes4983 5 жыл бұрын
If you assess that as a 'pain' good job you are not exposed to real engineering problems.
@bobsempires
@bobsempires 5 жыл бұрын
@@normanboyes4983 Sure. In most instances, where gas quality is fine, these things last forever (best ive seen 10 years without maintanence). But in many specific cases where for some reason gas quality is bad i have to change/clean them every year or so. Pilot flame on big boilers is fine. However im questioning its design choice on smaller ones like junkers hidromax. Excess complication with many possible failiure points.
@normanboyes4983
@normanboyes4983 5 жыл бұрын
RD Hey most guys when servicing boilers do not strip the pilot injector nozzle and clean it so with or without maintenance is the same situation. Of course the gas is always clean debris is introduced by new pipe installation.
@bobsempires
@bobsempires 5 жыл бұрын
@@normanboyes4983 Oh it's worse than that. :) First of all, 2 junkers floor boilers in cascade installed 14ish years ago, they ran it on LPG gas at start but then now they switched it to NatGas 2 years ago. The reason why I had to clean injector for pilot flame was because there was literally no other way, pilot flame was so small it would never touch Ionization electrode, even after switching electrode to new one it would still fail to recognize the flame. After blowing injector and copper pipe with compressed air it started running fine again (bigger flame, reached ionization electrode). I believe the reason why injector got clogged with gray residue is something related to the way copper pipes react with NatGas that boiler companies don't want to talk about. They (Or some unwanted additive) produce these gray flakes that sometimes heavily clog rough filters before gas regulator. Still have to wait to determine the root cause of clogs but if it happens once every 2 years then obviously something is wrong in gas piping or filtering. However there may be something Ive failed to check or missed.
@TheYetty84
@TheYetty84 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been in this game 20 years now and think this is One of the easiest boilers to work on. If the top of the case is warm and not sparking go straight to the fan with zoom oil for a temp fix.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
Great boilers!!
@gabri.elmusic
@gabri.elmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, saved me few hundred £ probably 👍 cleaned and works perfect.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
I will have a look on Sunday. Working tomorrow
@TheDs1969
@TheDs1969 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info on this boiler great all the best
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
No problem. Do you have this boiler?
@Anthony-hs8zi
@Anthony-hs8zi 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video again thanks
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Good glad it helps. :-)
@Stillbusy105
@Stillbusy105 6 жыл бұрын
Solid fault finding as always 👍 nice test to see if the pilot solenoid was open too, I’ll have to remember that one!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Its the simple tests that people often forget. I do too. :-)
@thomasredrup4674
@thomasredrup4674 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video. Like the guides and tutorials. Im having trouble with one of these at the moment. Boiler is continuously relighting. Sometimes lights instantly, sometimes takes a lot of sparking to light. sometimes runs fine for 5-10 mins and stays lit after multiple restarts but then will go back to constantly lighting and going out and repeating. Case seal ok, combustion ok. New recon fan fitted. run out of ideas., maybe air pressure switch
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Gas valve or PCB I reccon. :-)
@thomasredrup4674
@thomasredrup4674 4 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek thanks to your video I worked it out. Had a blockage in one of the little holes in the injector. The pilot flame wasn’t good enough so wasn’t always making contact with the flame rectification probe! Thanks
@yensabi
@yensabi 6 жыл бұрын
Another good diagnostic video HG........pity the sound was bad , thought you had turned into a darlek......😀 cheers mate....👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
I didn't hear it on editing. I will try and sort it out.
@Stillbusy105
@Stillbusy105 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, helped me on a repair today 👍 my injector pins were still too big to fit the injector holes tho 😏 I only purchased them as I see they come in handy on your vids 😅
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
You should buy my injector pin then. Very Very small. Does 99% of them. rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
@Aw4ken3d
@Aw4ken3d 3 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek can you lead us to good injector pin at the moment? Cuz this link dont lead you to the one :)
@thpxs0554
@thpxs0554 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent diagnostic procedure. In a step by step method. Applies to any faultfinding. A lot of people just say change this or that but that’s poor work.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you got through the sound issue. Thanks. Fault finding is all step by step and is the only way to be sure. :-)
@mrman3509
@mrman3509 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. ;-)
@tayyabk92
@tayyabk92 6 жыл бұрын
Great work 👍👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@keithbrueton
@keithbrueton 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video sound was not a problem
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It annoyed me that it rendered like that. I don't know why which is even worse. :-)
@reghy2008
@reghy2008 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video.. Thank you so much for sharing...
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@richardtittle351
@richardtittle351 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have the exact same boiler (over 20 years old but still ok) with gas valves that seem to be a bit sticky, they sometimes take a while to open or don't open at all. Can they be replaced and/or refurbished economically?
@kevinshales
@kevinshales 4 жыл бұрын
You just saved me a hundred quid minimum, blocked burner nozzle, went first time once cleaned...... here’s to a warm winter, huge thanks !!
@JayGasEssex
@JayGasEssex Жыл бұрын
No words.... there's a good reason why you get a pro in to work on gas appliance's, yes to get it working, but mainly what your paying for is that it is safe, no gas leaks, no co leaks, case seal ok which is vital on gw ultimates. Not worth the risk to save a few quid...
@carlton683
@carlton683 6 жыл бұрын
Hi there just one point I thought it like the burner needed cleaning as the flame looked very orange many thanks for your videos keep them coming thanks again tony
@alanmurphy3584
@alanmurphy3584 6 жыл бұрын
Anthony Stanley I thought the same until he reduced the burner pressure and it looked bang on
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
It did look bad. But until its set up to the MI's I wouldn't clean anything. :-)
@ThunderBolt-rm8cr
@ThunderBolt-rm8cr 6 жыл бұрын
great work as always
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@naturelover_9211
@naturelover_9211 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video thank you.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. :-)
@carlton683
@carlton683 6 жыл бұрын
Ok mate you do a good job I wish you lived in Birmingham as you could service my boiler thanks Tony
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
There are loads of great engineers out there. Find one and use him.
@lazenbytim
@lazenbytim 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video again buddy.
@hvacgas5292
@hvacgas5292 6 жыл бұрын
👍👍nice work.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-)
@quadrantheatingelectricspl2907
@quadrantheatingelectricspl2907 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video As ever, I am a big fan of yours. Don't miss a single video. Are you based in Watford ?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
No. I live in Cheshunt Hertfordshire. Work all over though.
@amritbishokarma5660
@amritbishokarma5660 5 жыл бұрын
Hi my boiler when I 1st switch on manually it turns on for 1 or 2 after that it switches off it self. I can see small 🔥flame on standby. Please can you advise? Thank you
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
Does the boiler still tick?
@tomsalmon4693
@tomsalmon4693 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@CarlosArruda77
@CarlosArruda77 2 жыл бұрын
Great video but as I have seen your analizer on Natural Gas, that flame picture yellow shouldn't it be blue? The meter man sees that and that's a meter capped off! lol. Great insight on how to roubleshoot this.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 2 жыл бұрын
The flame is only yellow because the case is off. :-) Once on you can see the flame goes blue
@CarlosArruda77
@CarlosArruda77 2 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek That did make me wonder. Too much oxygen being mixed with the gas? Much appreciated for the reply mate. Have a good weekend.
@johnnysingh418
@johnnysingh418 6 жыл бұрын
Another good video as always .my luck's in as I finally managed to get one off them injector tool" just bought one. Better check the euro .
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Check the euro??
@johnnysingh418
@johnnysingh418 6 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek I just felt lucky because I finally managed to get hold of the injector tool' as they sell out quickly. But no luck with the Euro lotto. Wish I had that tool two weeks ago" had a blocked injector on a gloworm spacesaver ' which I think caused the gas vale to go which was changed by br..... Gas under contract' but they never checked the injector.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
That sound about right. Pilot injectors are getting blocked all the time nowadays. Lack of proper servicing.
@MSKChess
@MSKChess 6 жыл бұрын
Solid logic, panic over, problem solved.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-) Nice easy one.
@inityo
@inityo 2 жыл бұрын
How do you increase the pressure?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 2 жыл бұрын
What pressure?
@inityo
@inityo 2 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek boiler pressure like on new boilers you just open the valves. I feel that my hot water has very low pressure but the temperature is extremely hot with this boiler
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 2 жыл бұрын
@@inityo Unfortunately the pressure you talk about on new boilers is the pressure within the heating system. Not at all related to the hot water pressure. You probably have a hot water cylinder filled via a tank in your loft. The height difference between this tank and the hot water outlet you are using is what gives you the pressure of your hot water. I hope this explains it for you.
@inityo
@inityo 2 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek so there is no way to control the pressure ? Do these boilers require you to keep filling a tank ?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 2 жыл бұрын
@@inityo The tank fills with a ball valve. :-)
@colinford7427
@colinford7427 5 жыл бұрын
Did you check to see how many rads were on the system before you decided to adjust the valve to 10.8mb as I noticed it had the option of max 12.7 for 60.000 btu or doesn't it really matter as its only 5.000 difference, just wondering im not picking holes as I like your work,
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
If you look at the data badge it was set up for this burner pressure when the houses were built. :-) Little red arrow.
@colinford7427
@colinford7427 5 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek Oh thanks for that I never noticed,
@zamanhaidar
@zamanhaidar Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek Жыл бұрын
Most welcome
@melvinanezi9236
@melvinanezi9236 6 жыл бұрын
Logical diagnosis procedure.The objective is always to achieve and that is what you do 👍🏼
@mmack3286
@mmack3286 5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you service a Intergas boiler
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
Why? :-)
@hikmatmakdasi9256
@hikmatmakdasi9256 5 жыл бұрын
I have same boiler when switch on it will works continually for 15 minute then it will turn of for around 2minute and on for around 5 minute and keep on and off like that till the water get worm and the cylinder thermostats switch the boiler off is that normal or dose that mean the flame is too high of the pressure more than 10.8
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
That sounds normal for that type of boiler.
@hikmatmakdasi9256
@hikmatmakdasi9256 5 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek thanks alot
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
@@hikmatmakdasi9256 No problem
@johnboy1232
@johnboy1232 5 жыл бұрын
Have one of these boilers and have worked on a lot of them over the years , this is a common occurrence. You have to be very careful how you disassemble the pipe especially if they have not been taken apart in a while ,they are very narrow and can shere around the olive .I have tried several methods to clean the pilot ,It seems a particular difficult one .The best results for me anyway is using a 12 volt tire compressor with the plastic cone shaped adapter cut down so it makes a good seal into the pilot injector This seems to work very well and there is no chance of reamering out the injector .The other common fault as the boilers get older is the PCB which usually shows as the boiler fan repeatedly stoping and starting. The other thing is I seem to remember a pilot restrictor that fits into the pipe at the valve end ,this can drop out when you are handling the pipe ,suspect that would show up straight away with the pilot picture. PS make sure you hang on tight to the injector when you start up the compressor!
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
The pins clean them out really well. You do have to be careful not to damage the injector when cleaning.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
@steve french Maybe. :-)
@johnboy1232
@johnboy1232 5 жыл бұрын
In the past I have tried boiling in a pan of hot water with not much success,The 12 volt compressor does work very well, I used a 12 v battery charger with male / female insulated connectors on both the outlet ends of the 12v side of the battery charger and the 12v wires going to the compressor .To make more portable for inside use. The other thing I used it for was clearing sludge blockages in microbore , disconnecting valve end from rad connecting suitable fittings and I had a piece of 8mm insertion tube that fitted tightly into the thumb valve of the compressor ,turn on the rad valve , turn on the compressor for 5sec ,then remove the end of the insertion tube into a bowl and with a bit of luck the sludge runs out , repeate if required. Of course there is a chance you push the sludge somewhere else but that never happened to me . Microbore is not as common today as it was in my time .but I can assure you this little dodge saved me hours and hours .very useful for where the microbore come off a 4 way inline manifold and sludge tended to settle blocking of the bottom tube.
@proteus1
@proteus1 6 жыл бұрын
Adjusting the gas valve, you can open hot tap & turn cylinder stat up temp at same time to get readings.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
I don't understand? Sorry
@dzmalekvali1110
@dzmalekvali1110 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks king
@benjaminfrost4363
@benjaminfrost4363 6 жыл бұрын
was the electrode cracked mate?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
No it looked in very good condition to me.
@jazzmiah8953
@jazzmiah8953 6 жыл бұрын
What paste did u use?
@martingreen6410
@martingreen6410 6 жыл бұрын
Looks like jet blue plus
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Yes Jet Blue Plus. Doesn't spill!!
@martingreen6410
@martingreen6410 6 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek This takes Me back. I used to work for glowworm and service repair there range of products. Popular back then was the hot water express combi. Changed its name to the swift flow. I used to put injectors / jets in a cup of hot water then blow through or replace. Especially on Lpg where the gas was attracted to the brass👍. Good fault finding very methodical.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-) I hated swiftflows!!! Glad there gone.
@recall2880
@recall2880 3 жыл бұрын
We have one of these and every time it lights it makes two loud clicks and clunks. I’ve been told it’s normal but why would a boiler lighting be so loud?
@HS-vz8rj
@HS-vz8rj 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Heating Geek Need some advice pls....my boiler glowworm ultimate 40bf...if fires up for 5 minutes and then goes back to pilot light...and then after 15min it fires up again for 5mins...pls help...what could be the culprit....the thermostat are all on full.....not sure why it keeps shutting after 5minutes
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Blocked, slow pump, air in system, Just a few for you there.
@normanboyes4983
@normanboyes4983 3 жыл бұрын
Boiler water return stat set too low?
@bertybollocks
@bertybollocks 6 жыл бұрын
Another top vid besides the audio but hey ho, could I ask u in the near future if poss and you have time could you do a vid on a boiler electric preliminary checks before a gas service thanks again man love your vids very informative too man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
What, like safe isolation etc?
@bertybollocks
@bertybollocks 6 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek yes exactly if poss like thanks
@bertybollocks
@bertybollocks 6 жыл бұрын
Like the earth continuity. Safeisolation,polarity checks just theorelim checks before agas safety inspection on the boiler stuff like that
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
@@bertybollocks Ok I will try and do it but it won't be soon.
@bertybollocks
@bertybollocks 6 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek mate anytime u can like Would be much appreciated thanks
@anthonynewcome128
@anthonynewcome128 5 жыл бұрын
glow worm logic....use one nut and one wing nut.......would love to have been at that meeting.....lol
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
I think its because the access is tight so they changed it. Weird though,
@tomstrutton4351
@tomstrutton4351 6 жыл бұрын
Where's the link? Can't find it..... is that how we can support your Chanel ?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333049011957 Its in the description??? I think...
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Every little helps :-)
@tonyjarv
@tonyjarv 6 жыл бұрын
Next level shit this, I’ve fixed this a hundred times but never been in the hot burner pressure knowledge bracket, Did I read your teaching if so where at?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Just doing it every day since I was 16.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-)
@darrenjowett8032
@darrenjowett8032 2 жыл бұрын
Can you come and fix mine I’m in leeds
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 10 ай бұрын
Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(
@k20aa
@k20aa 6 жыл бұрын
Good I work I too have had that fault so many times with them crap must just fail straight into it
@tonycosgrove6433
@tonycosgrove6433 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video a apart from the sound.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah sorry. Still don't know why. Only becomes apparent once rendered. The sound is good in the editing software.
@jackhoskins722
@jackhoskins722 6 жыл бұрын
Great video if we the crackle effect
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks :-)
@robertskinner4148
@robertskinner4148 6 жыл бұрын
I liked this video "STRAIGHT AWAY"
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The sound is sh#$ and I don't know why. ;-)
@MrDazman56
@MrDazman56 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 21 year old glowworm ultimate and is wasn't heating up called gas man round and all it needed was the pilot light cleaning it was blocked. Soaked in hot water and it worked fine just charged me call out fee.
@ArksE8
@ArksE8 2 жыл бұрын
Pilot tube snapped today. Gas valve side after I replaced the gas valve.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 10 ай бұрын
Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(
@benjaminfrost4363
@benjaminfrost4363 6 жыл бұрын
did someone fit the gas valve because the pilot injector was blocked?
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
I cant remember now. I think there was more too it than that.
@jamiemerchant7933
@jamiemerchant7933 5 жыл бұрын
Surprised that a really knowledgable engineer like yourself would use any sort of tool to clean an injector
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
I knew someone would eventually say that. I would think that too if I had done done it hundreds of times. British Gas allow their engineers to clean pilot injectors with a similar tool. Im not reaming it out. Just clearing the hole. If I refitted the injector and the flame was elongated I would replace the injector. This isn't making the hole any bigger, just clearing it. Give it a go. If it works, boiler fixed. If it doesn't boiler STILL broken. (nothing to loose) :-) Thanks for watching and commenting. :-)
@jamiemerchant3327
@jamiemerchant3327 5 жыл бұрын
HeatingGeek Thanks for your reply It’s not a criticism I really enjoy your videos your knowledge of electronics is 2nd to none And even after for 41 years in this industry I’m still learning but I’ve never felt the need to put any sort of object through an injector hole I just drop it in boiling water for a couple of minutes and then blow it through that seems to work without the risk of enlarging the whole Keep up the good work as a say you are a top engineer thanks
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
@@jamiemerchant3327 I didn't take it as a criticism. It exactly what I believed until recently. I haven't enlarged one yet but that may happen. I have never tried boiling water tbh. Tried air duster and WD40 but didn't find it very effective. I will try boiling water on the next one and see how it works. :-)
@mmack3286
@mmack3286 5 жыл бұрын
Nice old boiler
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. One of the best. :-)
@davidmarsden8868
@davidmarsden8868 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe the 1st engineer couldn’t diagnose that
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Lots of newer engineers would miss this. They don't see these boilers very much. :-)
@davidmarsden8868
@davidmarsden8868 4 жыл бұрын
@@HeatingGeek true, I enjoy working on the older stutt Got an old concord to look at tomorrow
@ek6868
@ek6868 6 жыл бұрын
👌
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. ;-)
@darrellbutler8585
@darrellbutler8585 2 жыл бұрын
Was gas turned off all this time lol
@TheBendalina
@TheBendalina 4 жыл бұрын
the first engineer changed the valve but couldn't clean a pilot injector? He needs to be better trained.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
indeed. :-)
@jsmid
@jsmid 6 жыл бұрын
I thought sound was just me
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
unfortunately not. :-(
@D_pawson
@D_pawson 6 жыл бұрын
Repair ?? or service🤔😂😂😂
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Errr... Repair kinda... ;-)
@TomPalacki
@TomPalacki 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I can't find the issue with the audio at the moment but will have to redo it. Pain in the ass when I don't have a clue about this stuff.
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :-)
@scottwilliams1094
@scottwilliams1094 4 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@HeatingGeek
@HeatingGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching it.
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