Compatible gas control valve for obsolete Honeywell

[fixitflav]

with the front cover removed the flame died out quietly, making it look like I was inventing the problem. However, when he replaced the cover it started popping again.

That might be significant. How does the air flow to the burner with the cover on? Perhaps there's an obstruction, dust build-up or something, in the air path

 

[BruceK]

That might be significant. How does the air flow to the burner with the cover on? Perhaps there's an obstruction, dust build-up or something, in the air path

That's a good point. It's not a sealed unit. There's a 2" gap along the bottom of the inner cover at the front of the boiler allowing free flow of air beneath the burners. The outer cover has a cutout grille on front and sides and there aren't any obstructions. In fact it's in a pretty draughty outhouse so I thought at first it might be the wind blowing out the pilot, but the pilot will stay lit for weeks when the boiler's not being used and it wasn't until I heard it pop that I realised what was causing the problem. The HE says it's not dangerous and has issued his safety check certificate but it's annoying to come down on a cold morning when the boiler has gone out. Our paying guests are a bit prickly, too, when they feel they aren't being looked after properly.

 

[fixitflav]

That's a good point. It's not a sealed unit.

Interesting. Would there be a problem leaving the front cover off permanently, if it avoids the problem?

 

[Gasmk1]

Thanks Gasmk1, that sounds logical too. Since it was okay with plenty of air does that mean there could be more gas than there should be? Would you think the jets might have become enlarged and are letting too much through? The flame doesn't seem too fierce though.

Has your engineer checked the injectors

 

[BruceK]

Has your engineer checked the injectors

No he didn't, but said the flame looked okay. Do you think it might still be a possibility? I'm sure we can find some replacements.

 

[BruceK]

Interesting. Would there be a problem leaving the front cover off permanently, if it avoids the problem?

No so sure about hat one fixitflav. Wouldn't there be a fire safety issue? What do others thik?

 

[BruceK]

No so sure about hat one fixitflav. Wouldn't there be a fire safety issue? What do others thik?

Think!

 

[quality]

its not the gas valve if it works with the front off

 

[fixitflav]

Think!

You can edit posts!
If you make sure there's nothing remotely flammable anywhere near it, I wouldn't expect there's a problem, but interested what others think.

 

[Chuck]

No so sure about hat one fixitflav. Wouldn't there be a fire safety issue? What do others thik?

I think this discussion should be moved to the GSR forum.