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3/31/2015
Andrew Smith, Engineer
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Does the boiler fire at all when you put the hot water or heating on?
Does the boiler make any noise?
Does the boiler fire at all when you put the hot water or heating on?
Does the boiler make any noise?
Ok, but no main burner.
This will be the main burner solenoid failed or the boiler does not know the pilot is lit.
This will be the main burner solenoid failed or the boiler does not know the pilot is lit.
Andrew Smith, Engineer
Category: UK Plumbing
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Experience: Domestic Gas, Commercial Gas, LPG, Unvented Hot Water, Part P Electrical, Commercial Catering
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