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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
4 April 2006, 8:16 AM
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J.Jeffries
Joined 23 Jan 2006
8 posts
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How old is the boiler. Has it ever been Serviced
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
27 May 2006, 6:53 PM
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Carol
Joined 27 May 2006
2 posts
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I have recently bought a flat which is about 4 years old so assume boiler is about same age.
It was working when we first got keys and started to repaint etc but now the power light is on, the programmer is ok but no green or red lights and no heating or hot water.
Anyone got any idea what might be wrong?
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
30 May 2006, 9:59 PM
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SEAN
Joined 20 Nov 2005
157 posts
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hi is it making any noise when you start it, if not its most likley to be the pcb board thanks sean
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
1 June 2006, 1:28 PM
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Carol
Joined 27 May 2006
2 posts
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It's not making any effort to start at all. I've booked an engineer call for next week as I couldn't find any other way round it. Thansk anyway
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
1 June 2006, 2:17 PM
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SEAN
Joined 20 Nov 2005
157 posts
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PCB BOARD
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
4 June 2006, 10:43 PM
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Brian
Joined 4 Jun 2006
2 posts
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Hi, I have a powermax 155 which is approx 7 years old, & recently serviced. it's started making a high pitched whistling sound when it fires up, not everytime, but quit regularly. As far as I can tell, it sounds like it's coming from the fan. Has anyone else come across this? Thanks Brian
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
4 June 2006, 11:38 PM
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timbo_dude
Joined 27 Jul 2004
27 posts
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Hi,
This is caused by the GAS/AIR mixture Valve. I had the EXACT same problem and got it fixed by a local corgi guy......
Hope this helps
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
5 June 2006, 10:35 AM
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Brian
Joined 4 Jun 2006
2 posts
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Thanks for this info, CORGI guy coming in a couple of weeks. In the meantime I'll name that tune in.....!
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
27 July 2006, 12:54 PM
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Gupta
Joined 27 Jul 2006
7 posts
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Hi I have moved into a fairly new house (about 5 years old ) and it has a Powermax 185 boiler installed.
Everything used to be ok but recently when the green light is on it starts making a severe banging noise as if there is someone inside trying to get out. Any one have any ideas?
I have to switch the light off by adjusting the controls to stop the banging noise.
Also where can I get a manual for it?
Thanks
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
28 July 2006, 9:42 PM
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SEAN
Joined 20 Nov 2005
157 posts
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hi problem with boiler 185 is kettling. common problem with 185, you also may live in a hard water area this has an effect.you can have a pump conversion done this will help,there are only a handfull of people that know how this is done thanks sean
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
7 August 2006, 10:48 PM
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MArios
Joined 7 Aug 2006
1 posts
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Hello
I have a Powermax 185 in a 4 year old property. When I bought the house, the boiler was off so I had to start the system again, bled the radiators and althought there is hot water, the radiators never really get hot. In addition, every time it starts, the boiler makes a banging noise which is a bit frightening at nights. The red light of course comes on when the boiler is working.. Any ideas?
PS: There is a descaling device in the house
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
7 August 2006, 11:13 PM
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Gupta
Joined 27 Jul 2006
7 posts
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thanks for that Sean- I presume that BG wont have a clue how to do it- can you recommend anyone to sort out kettling and how costly would it be? I presume that i should get it looked at sooner rather than later?
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
8 August 2006, 0:13 AM
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SEAN
Joined 20 Nov 2005
157 posts
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where do you live
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
8 August 2006, 0:17 AM
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SEAN
Joined 20 Nov 2005
157 posts
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try the pump speed !!! the noise is due to kettling common problem with 185 make sure the header tank is full of water thanks sean
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
8 August 2006, 10:12 PM
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Gupta
Joined 27 Jul 2006
7 posts
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sorry to be an idiot but how does one check the pump speed- can an idiot such as me do it or does an 'expert need to do it'
when you say the header tank needs to be full of water again how does one do that please?
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
8 August 2006, 10:13 PM
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Gupta
Joined 27 Jul 2006
7 posts
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North London in Enfield to be more specific
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
8 August 2006, 11:05 PM
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SEAN
Joined 20 Nov 2005
157 posts
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hi the pump speed is on the pump: remove large bottom casing .2x8mm or phillips screws.left hand side top corner the pump! on the pump you will see a speed selector marked 1, 11, 111, make sure its on 111 this is the fastest speed. the header tank is in the loft just make sure theres water in it good luck !!!!
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
13 August 2006, 10:50 AM
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tony c
Joined 13 Aug 2006
2 posts
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Hi Can any one help ?
I have a powermax 185 , its 3 years old.We had the display panel replaced 1 year ago when it just went off.
now out of warranty it has gone off again.
got hot water but no heating .
Is this some thing i can do or replace my self ?
When i press all the buttons togather the display pops on for a second then go's back off
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
5 September 2006, 6:56 PM
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luigi
Joined 5 Sep 2006
1 posts
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Hi
did you manage to solve this? can someone reccomend a good plumber to fix this in central london?
My problem is the pressure: when I turn it on, it goes up and up to 3 (then I switch it off). When I switch it off, after a couple of days the pressure is down to almost zero.
Sean, I tried to call you, would you be able to help me? I am on 0779 2623857
regards
Luigi
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Problems with Powermax 185 Boiler
12 September 2006, 2:04 PM
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JPB
Joined 12 Sep 2006
1 posts
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Hi, I have had a problem where I lost water from one of the radiators and after I found that both the red and green lights on the bolier didn't work. I have managed to reset the bolier (powermax 185) and they both came on and I got hot water and central heating, but after a while they go off (when you are not looking ;-)). The water remains hot I suppose because of the insullation so we have hot water for a while. I found that the reset does not always work so I wondered if this was some kind of shut down because the bolier was too hot and that some kind of damage has been done to a thermostat of sensor somewhere. Any advice, regards John
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