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LewisTodd
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Ideal Isar HE30 Combi Boiler Break down
Mar 11th, 2011, 1:26pm
 
Hi, ive recently had error codes displaying on my Isar HE30 Boiler H9/L9 which is blockage in the unit or Replacement of thermistor but the strange thing is that the boiler will work for a short amount of time after it has displayed its error message which is displayed as 3 lines you can get hot water and central heating but after maybe 10-20 minutes it will shut down and flash L/9 what im guessing is the PCB Need's replacing? Before i spend nearly £200 on a new one id like to know if it could be something else thats causing this, if anyone has any idea's they will all be greatly appreciated.  Smiley
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Re: Ideal Isar HE30 Combi Boiler Break down
Reply #1 - Mar 11th, 2011, 2:39pm
 
I would guess the PCB is about the last thing you would change  Cool

The boiler is overheating.

Poor circulation, check the pump, and HX.
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Reply #2 - Mar 11th, 2011, 3:07pm
 
Thank You for replying.

Thing is when its first turned on after its cooled down for hours it still shows the flashing 3 lines so its not over heating could it be thermistor problem or a sensor? Just before christmas the temperature here dropped below -16 and all our pipes froze and burst 11 pipes in total including radiator pipes im guessing the extreme low temperature might have damages the sensors possibly. Its not the pump its working correctly. Thnx
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Re: Ideal Isar HE30 Combi Boiler Break down
Reply #3 - Mar 11th, 2011, 4:29pm
 
What happens if you power the boiler down electrically and turn it back on after a few minutes.
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Reply #4 - Mar 11th, 2011, 4:40pm
 
Just tried it and it came up with d for Hot water demand when no taps were on, working now till it warms up a little give it 20 mins will display L...9... or the 3 lines.
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Reply #5 - Mar 11th, 2011, 4:51pm
 
If the pump is running O.K not speeding up and slowing down or sticking afer a few mins, and the thermistor/flow sensor fine then it sounds like the board but check the others first bud.
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Reply #6 - Mar 11th, 2011, 4:59pm
 
I skipped round checking for blockages as I assume when it does work it circulates O.K ?
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Reply #7 - Mar 11th, 2011, 5:20pm
 
Ill Ohm check the Thermistors/sensors when i get the chance, last thing i want to do is buy a new PCB for it, and yes when it does work the CH Works fine so ive ruled out the pump. But when it does display L...9.. or 3 lines it fires up can feel it getting hot.

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Reply #8 - Mar 11th, 2011, 5:39pm
 
The older boilers with the black plastic pcb cover were common fault the later orange ones slightly less so.
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Reply #9 - Mar 11th, 2011, 9:39pm
 
Yea this one isn't that old system was put in, in 2008 so old 3 years old got a Orange PCB But im sure thats not the problem, it seems to stop and start working its working now so i dont know, wont be working tomorrow has a mind of its own lol  Roll Eyes
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Reply #10 - Mar 11th, 2011, 10:42pm
 
That sounds like it is sensing the flow but dropping out check the sensor bud and just watch that pump as well if it is speeding up and slowing down or shows any sighns of being poorly at all get it swapped.
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Reply #11 - Mar 11th, 2011, 11:38pm
 
Checked it, pumps working fine, problem is when you first turn it on, like now the Fan speeds up and the display flashed 0 and 3 vertical lines, after say 30 mins it switches to ''d'' for hot water demand even tho no taps are on if i turn a hot water tap on it will work if its left it will switch to L/9 status. Also displays L/9 if you run the hot water for a few seconds then shut the tap off.  Undecided
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Reply #12 - Mar 12th, 2011, 8:39am
 
Replace thermistor and try again bud.
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Reply #13 - Mar 12th, 2011, 3:42pm
 
Yea i think thats it, ill order some later this week, ill update as it happens. Cheers  Wink
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