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Baxi gas boiler fault

  • 22-10-2020 10:27pm
    #1
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭


    Have a baxi gas boiler approx 12 years old. Keeps showing pump fault. Got the pump changed but it still won't fire up. Any help appreciated. Thanks


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  • #2
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    Assuming this is a Baxi System boiler, what did the RGI do before changing the pump? (would be strange unless this we pump failure to be the first port of call)


  • #3
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭theflash


    DGOBS wrote: »
    Assuming this is a Baxi System boiler, what did the RGI do before changing the pump? (would be strange unless this we pump failure to be the first port of call)

    Just looked at the fault that showed up and from what I told him.
    Don't know if he's RGI maybe just a plumber


  • #4
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    The pump is internal in the boiler right (a Baxi system) so any work inside the cover is gas works that requires an RGI


  • #5
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Rarely have I ever changed the pump when it showed pump fault on those boilers.


  • #6
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭theflash


    Thanks for the replies.
    Had an RGI out this morning . He recommended a new boiler.
    I'm waiting on him to give me the exact details on the issue but my son said it was something beside the pump that was faulty. He was able to get it going but it needs that part. Upwards of 400€.
    Would it be better to just get a new boiler.


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  • #7
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
    Did he try cleaning the hydraulic block and incoming filter???????


  • #8
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭theflash


    DGOBS wrote: »
    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
    Did he try cleaning the hydraulic block and incoming filter???????

    Couldn't tell you. 🀔 But it seems like he was just pushing for us to buy a new one. Fair enough if it needs replacing.
    Something to do with the flow meter.


  • #9
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    theflash wrote: »
    Couldn't tell you. 🀔 But it seems like he was just pushing for us to buy a new one. Fair enough if it needs replacing.
    Something to do with the flow meter.

    Of all boilers, those baxis are basic and durable, once the system is clean. There’s a dry stat pocket in them that’s a hooor for catching dirt. But all in all they’re easy fix and maintain


  • #10
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    Couldn't tell you. 🀔 But it seems like he was just pushing for us to buy a new one. Fair enough if it needs replacing.
    Something to do with the flow meter.

    Flow switch (part of the hydro block) it usually just needs a proper strip and clean.....not a new boiler!


  • #11
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭theflash


    DGOBS wrote: »
    Flow switch (part of the hydro block) it usually just needs a proper strip and clean.....not a new boiler!

    Flow switch that was it. Yeah I suppose he either wasn't aware of that or taught I'd just go for a new boiler. 2700 seems steep.


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  • #12
    DGOBS
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    takes about 30 mins to drain the boiler, clean the assembly out, clean filters, and you'll be good to go!!


  • #13
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭theflash


    DGOBS wrote: »
    takes about 30 mins to drain the boiler, clean the assembly out, clean filters, and you'll be good to go!!


    Anyone on here that could sort that out. I'm sure there is a few competent lads on this.


  • #14
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    theflash wrote: »
    Anyone on here that could sort that out. I'm sure there is a few competent lads on this.

    Loads, but you’ll need to post your location


  • #15
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭theflash


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Loads, but you’ll need to post your location

    Dublin North Central


  • #16
    theflash
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭theflash


    Anyone on here that could fix the flow switch on a baxi boiler?


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