Thanks for your thoughts Kieran.
When I disconnect and reconnect the (running) fan, no relay clicks can be heard.
No pipe kinks are evident.
When I gently blow into the top of the APS the fan stops.
When I blow a little harder, it starts again.
No sparks at any time.
Thoughts?
PS - its a fully pumped system.
PPS - there is some evidence of insulation damage on the ignitor silicon insulation.
PPPS - i found a Zener Diode with a dry joint on the PCB - resoldered it, but still no joy...
Jim
August 2008