Brilliant video, great to watch. Once you'd diagnosed the governor and had it changed I think a lot of people may have seen the boiler to appear to be running normally and called the job a good 'un, but you carried on and made sure the combustion was fine before leaving site - impressive work ethic and a good example to others.

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You have to be sure its all ok. Especially as so many others have been there. They could of tried to adjust the gas valve and messed things up even more.

Keep it simple and prove why things ain’t working, you’re good inspirational for those newly qualified

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Good. Sometimes you get so overwhelmed by a problem you forget the basics. I hope this helps someone.

Top notch! Thanks a lot for taking the time to video this. Like the long, beginning to end, boiler fault finding videos. Real world stuff. Just pull up a cold one and watch a master at work.. Please keep them coming!!!

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I will try to keep them coming. just need some difficult or interesting jobs to come up. Also need some sleep.

I learn something new every time I watch your videos, Thanks please keep them coming.

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Im trying my best to get some more videos up. I got too much footage.

Nice work. Shows the importance of doing the basics! Also like you said, standing back and actually observing it was a combustion issue and keeping it simple and not looking for faults that don't exist, On the face of it you can see why a plate was changed as you'd get similar symptoms I guess. Always check the basics kids... Good work man

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes just having a 5min break can really help on the really odd ones! This wasn't very difficult tbh.

Day off ...spent it all day watching your vids 😩. Another cuppa tea and waiting for the next one too load ...busman’s day off ...wife thinks am sad.😀. Having a ball thanks heating geek

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Im watching someone install a full system in a chateau in France on a sunday night... How sad. :-)

So the boiler was fine, what you did was amazing most engineers would come in and say they need a new boiler and still would of had the same problem lol

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Most people see an unusual or rare boiler and panic. So its easer to say a new one is needed than take the time and risk getting it wrong. I like to work on boilers that are new to me as long as there is no time constraints. Thanks for the comment!!

Your videos are so cool for someone like me new in the business .Thank you for spending time doing them .I think the ratio of 0.0017 is greater then 0.003.

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. :-). Im not sure what you mean about the ratios!!

@kaloyantodorov843

5 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek It is all good .I started this week as brake down engineer and repaired 6 boilers out of 6 so far thanks to you .Most of them war just very simple to diagnose but still ... I wish i know more about the multimeter .All the best and keep it real.

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

@@kaloyantodorov843 Well done. 6 out of 6 is good. :-)

Grand Job, keep the videos coming, forever learning, great tips on your videos that help when on the job.

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. :-)

Brilliant vid again mate.. didn't realise I could use my u-guage to do differential pressure🤔. Keep up the good work.

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you look in the Vaillant Turbomax plus manual it shows it. I have been doing it like that for about 15 years. Weird doing it on a modern boiler.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

THANKS;-)

Another great vid mate very thourough and i have learnt a few things on that boiler cheers

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

THANKS ;-)

Absolutely brilliant,i loved all your test gear too,well done sir

@HeatingGeek

4 ай бұрын

Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(

Top class engineer! Hats off to ya lad!!

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot :-)

Brilliant vid mate!

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

thanks :-)

Happy new year’s u r KZread channel is best for training thank u r sport

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year

Good video as always mate ...whats the script with the differential burner pressures on these boilers ?

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Im not to sure myself. I didn't pay enough attention when I was looking inside the boiler. It was correct and that was enough for me!!

Brilliant video, thank you, Iv got my L plates on, studying, your videos are vital.... 👌🏻

Another superb video ' which do you prefer using with the mannometers? I've just bought the regina 45 premier Love to see you do more of testing electrical components at the pcb ' if you ever get time 😊

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

I like Regin gauges. I also like digital for LPG and commercial. :-) Horses for courses

Any tips on screwing flues? My most hated part of the job, I’m scared of going through with the hss bit ! I’ve taped it up so only a little the tip of the bit shows but it’s not ideal, any better solutions I’m all ears ! Nice video, basic checks seem to evade most

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

I use self tappers that cut there way through so I don't pre drill. They are called self drilling screws and have a little flute on the end. use a cordless and takes 10 seconds to cut through.

Great as usual . What is the purpose of a pipe on connecting differential to gas valve . Thanks

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

It alters the gas pressure based on the air flow through the appliance. It will adjust slightly as the boiler becomes dirty and/or the fan becomes lesss efficient.

can you tell me why the red light on fuses A and B stays on this morning I had hot water and the hot radiators are no longer heated

Well, what can i say....your such an inspiration.....you are so worth following...if you were a politician...

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think... :-)

how long was you on this job from start to finish, i know its not a race , just curious. great work ethic by the way and very thorough.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I really don't know. It was along time ago. Maybe 3 years ago.

Good detective work Olly. Proved all the others wrong❤

@HeatingGeek

5 ай бұрын

Simple things. :-)

New follower, great videos how do you find the time! Noted a plastic cap on top of that gas meter regulator; I take it was a 'Donkin'. I always report these to the network when I come across the Donkins with the black plastic cap as they have pressure issues as you have so clearly demonstrated. Great video.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes, the regulator was apparently a known issue. :-)

Did they replace the governor on the meter ? i had this done because of low gas pressure after first service even though the previous year the council arranged a boiler swapout nothing was mentioned by the installer at the time of install so along comes first service and a gas pressure problem governor was changed by cadent boiler was serviced and is running makes me wonder how lazy the original installer was funnily enough this also rectified a gas cooker upper oven issue where the oven kept going out and had sent two new cookers back because of this problem seems many technicians are not as thorough and skilled as you

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they replaced the governor and all was ok. The basics catch everyone out including me sometimes. :-)

Whens next video mate? Really learning from them. You are very good with multimeter to prove faults. Must be hard filming too and probably takes double the time to then complete job but it's not appreciated 👍👍👍

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Been on holiday this week! Have some footage somewhere. I will get it edited soon.

Hi. I have an alpha CDC35c and when running a bath, the flame is lit for a time then goes out and water runs cold then flame starts back up then sister goes back hot. This is a constant cycle. A plumber changed the gas valve last year, as he said it had a small leak. Any ideas why water keeps going cold then hot etc? Thanks

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like it could be a plate heat exchanger is blocked. Get someone out to have a look.

Another great video' could you do a video about how you got into heating and gained your experience also on any other tools you think could be useful. DAMM that's Alot to ask.

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

I constantly try and monitor what tools I use so I can empty my van little by little. Thanks for the video request. I will try and do it in the next few weeks.

Black top donkin regulator fault is the plastic pin that connects the diaphragm snapped I bet?

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

No idea. Its got replaced and it all works ok now.

Hia, how do I de pressurise this model, I have a cd25c

Another top video 👍👍👍

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. :-)

Good morning, i recently qualified as gas engineer. i have been watching your videos and thank you for sharing your experience. i really want to know if i can come and train with you? Thanks

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry. Loads of people ask and I cant help at the moment. Maybe one day.

I’ve a question. Do you usually do the gas flue analyser test with the boiler cover on or off ??

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I always do it with the cover on unless I'm setting it up. Once it's set up I do it with the case on.

@B1cam

4 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek yes. I was going to say that I like to do it with the case on to see it perform in normal working condition, that way the air intake is via the flue instead of the ambient air if the cover is off, there may be a hole in the flue inner for example. Many colleges over the years don’t do this even training instructors on courses do it with the cover off. Makes no sense to me. Thanks for unloading this videos I don’t work in the gas industry anymore though I still hold a license and it’s good to watch you go through the faultfinding in your vids so I don’t loose touch with it.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

@@B1cam What do you do now? Anything going? :-)

Nice video.

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. :-)

Great video plz do some more cradle to grave video's

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

If anything interesting comes up, I will. Thanks for commenting.

Shouldn't the gas pipe be bonded within 600mm or before the first tee??

@mrman3509

5 жыл бұрын

Just watched the rest and you mentioned that...

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

@@mrman3509 I was just thinking "I thought I saw that and mentioned it" Glad you replied to it... I would of had to watch it again!!

you was right to think the flame picture was not good, at 9.7 co2 with case on the burner is running fuel rich, an adjustment of the air gas mixture would have brought the co down and improved the flame picture and efficiency (all be it marginally). That's why co2% is just as important as ratio, because m.I's say ratio is ok so appliance is safe which is right in theory but it still would have benefited from calibration to get the most from it. Although we all know in real life and with more jobs to get too that as long as it's burning safe rather than efficiently then it's job done and crack on to the next one 😁 Good vids btw.

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Im doing commercial in a few months so I hope to learn a lot more info on combustion and efficiency. At the moment I just aim for the MI's and that will do!! I think all Manufactures need to standardise the combustion set up on there boilers. Too many different boilers with different procedures.

@chlo6560

5 жыл бұрын

You get high and low settings for co2 by adjustments on pcb

My boiler faulty lights are on, CD28C. A is one and B is flashing, could not work out what the problem is. Can you kindly advise

@HeatingGeek

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know off the top of my head. Check out your manual and get an engineer out ASAP

@thekilolover

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek Thank you. Engineer could not work it out either.....it is now a replacement job 😭

My heart sinks every time I see an alpha. Eye wateringly expensive to repair

@brendanhawkins1755

Жыл бұрын

That has made think i better get a new boiler. . Mine keeps cutting out, especially when cold and cuts out when I run the tap for hot water

@HeatingGeek

4 ай бұрын

Sorry I didn’t respond to this comment. I didn’t see it in my feed. :-(

nice job..

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.:-)

Good morning My gas boiler has a problem I set the heating temperature to 45 The boiler does not stop and the temperature rises to 70 degrees Where is the problem Thank you

Sadly your video highlights than many engineers out there may have their Gas Safe ticket but you wouldn’t trust them to light your blowlamp but I’ve seen worse, a young pregnant mother & two year old left in the middle of winter for several days with no heating or hot water as a part was said to be required when all it turned out to be was the gas meter had locked out

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Had that a few times when I used to do social housing. The firm I work at now are usually very good. Everyone makes mistakes though.

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Even me. Hopefully I will have the nuts to upload it when it goes wrong... Time will tell

I got lost at 18:30, never heard of burner differential pressure.

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Neither had I on a new force draft boiler. Older boilers needed the burner pressure set up using it.

Nice one GOVERNOR. ;)

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

I must be tired. I laughed out loud :-)

@jaredakten4939

5 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek lol...I bet a few people are scratching their heads...

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

@@jaredakten4939 Unless they watch it. :-)

Diverter valve or flow switch faulty

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

What?

@Hilliard82

5 жыл бұрын

mustafa haghighatkhah you not watched the whole video !!!

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Ok maybe give it a go.... :-)

7 bloody visits. I stand by what I've said on numerous occasions so many quote 'engineers' unquote who are really plumbs with a gas analyser.....

Nice easy job. Dongle regulators go wrong all the time!!!

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

It was quite easy ;-)

Case of covering the basics

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

KISS is what I call it. :-)

Good video. Could have put your finger on the phone light.

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I can't remember this one.... your probably right though

Another great vid mate 👍 #KeepItSimpleStupid

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

I say it to myself at least once a month when Im working> ;-)

Another great video. Keep them coming, I think you need a camera man to help. Call me anytime I’ll do it for free. I personally find the videos a great help, you can’t learn on your own. Thanks

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Its a long drive to hold a camera. I might try a go pro when I can get some dough together. ;-)

@SalimKhan-gk1fh

6 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek Us heating guys love your videos and I’m sure there’s enough of us out here to chip in for that go pro!

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

Don't tempt me to ask!!!!

@SalimKhan-gk1fh

6 жыл бұрын

HeatingGeek . Ha ha! Whereabouts are you based mate? your tom-tom was showing Uckfield that’s my area. have you got a website?

@HeatingGeek

6 жыл бұрын

I don't have a website (might have soon). I live in Cheshunt in Hertfordshire. It was a long drive but by no means the furthest I will go to fix a boiler.

Wow... just wow... how did 7 engineers miss a dodgy meter gov?

@HeatingGeek

4 жыл бұрын

The same engineer several times. Rushing. He got the arse because it was someone else's job to begin with. Most issues are caused by rushing. Companies need to understand that fixing boilers isn't always as simple as this one.

Great video... Follow him on insta aswell. Good content on there also

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Not to sure on insta at the moment. bit difficult to get thing across.

; you

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

What?

@terrygarbutt1891

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry

rs sticky label remover or WD40 make the job 101%

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

what?

What happened man, you vanished!?

@HeatingGeek

Жыл бұрын

Just got too busy to keep going at it.

@deanbroomfield9345

Жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek I can imagine it being difficult to keep up with. Some great content. All the best with your work mate.

hate them cd35cs

@HeatingGeek

5 жыл бұрын

Bit weird them boilers. Access is a bit tight. But they pay the bills.... If you know what I mean.

@Heatingandplumbing1

5 жыл бұрын

@@HeatingGeek soon as you look at a paet on the hydrolics side the bypass leaks.