3 hours ago: Will I need to replace my garden tap?

Mend > Home Heating Systems

Mend Potterton 80e Boiler Pressure Switch 80E

Potterton 80e boiler air pressure switch is tripping out?

My 14 year old Potterton 80e boiler air pressure switch is tripping out every 3-4 days due to water (I assume condensation) running in to it from the flue via the red pipe. Once the water is removed and the air pressure switch is re-set it runs fine again for a similar amount of time, at which point I then have to repeat the procedure again. The fan has just been replaced, the gas pressure and the flue for corrosion or perforations have been checked by a qualified engineer and are all ok, but it still does it. The only other symptom is the boiler tends to not always start up from cold the first time, it sometimes hunts and takes 7 or 8 attempts to ignite. When it fires up it runs ok.
Any suggestions what to do next?

Mikey
April 2008
the flue should not allow water in!
it should have a slight tilt so water does not flow into your boiler and rot it! hence your fan change etc.

The solution here would be to get the inital problem fixed with the flue before addressing anything else.

On that note, all new condensing boiler SHOULD have the flue inclined to allow water & condensate to flow through the boiler, but these are made of stainless and won't rot like yours will

T
April 2008

Automatic Answer

We may have found other answers which could help you.

Click here for Boiler Pressure Switch Potterton 80E

Related Questions ...

Mend boiler heating potterton
2

Potterton Profile 80E, no pilot light on the boiler. ?

is this a simple case of a failed ignitor or is there more to it? could it be the air pressure switch or fan t... [Read more]
Mend potterton pressure switch profile
3

Potterton Netaheat 80e - diagnosing air pressure switch problems?

Hi, I have a Potterton Profile Netaheat 80e boiler. I had some problems with it last year and through these... [Read more]
Mend heating pressure potterton 80e
3

How can I fix my potterton 80e boiler?

I did the paint work as diy. So I removed the one radiator from the bed room. since then boiler is not working... [Read more]
Mend boiler fault finding gas valve
3

Potterton Netaheat Profile 80e?

The boiler will not fire up when heat is called for. The pilot lights up and remains on with the fan working a... [Read more]
Mend boiler pressure fault
1

potterton puma 80e?

I have identified the fault on my boiler is the water pressure flow switch by removing the 2 yellow wires, it ... [Read more]
Mend boiler heating pressure switch
2

Potterton Puma 80e - low pressure switch - boiler not firing?

I have just changed a low preesure switch on a Potterton Puma 80e. When I recconnect the two cables the boiler... [Read more]
Mend boiler heating pressure switch
2

potterton profile 80e?

From cold, The fan is running ok , the pressure switch is ok ( new ) all pipes to air pressure switch are cl... [Read more]
Mend boiler central heating pressure
5

potterton puma 80e(pressure buildup)?

when central heating running the boiler pressure just keeps on rising until water is released from P.R.V. C.H.... [Read more]

How to mend ...

Find out how to mend just about anything howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Mend Home Heating Systems ...