How to get the key out of a Worcester Bosch Combi?

[F]

And why did doing that make you 'a bit stiff'?

Perhaps [e-mail] is interested in the effect and looking for an offer of help from someone?

[stuart noble]

doesn't take much

[Osmotic]

replying to Peter Parry, Osmotic wrote: Titter

[Suku]

replying to stuart noble, Suku wrote: Stuart Noble, thank you so much!! That worked. I was about to cry honestly or leave it in.

[Billy cormack]

replying to lyndahargreaves1508, Billy cormack wrote: Need new washers for the key

[Roger Hayter]

I've got a new WB combi and it has no keys, plastic or otherwise, AFAICS. Wot's the key for?

[David]

On mine it enables the filling loop to top up the sealed bit from the cold mains.

Cheers

Dave R

[mechanic]

They seem to have given up on keys in recent models, no doubt the hassle annoyed customers. It was 'unlocking' the fill-up loop.

[Roger Hayter]

I see. Mine doesn't have a filling loop internally at all, according to the plumber who put it in. And arranged an external filling loop beside it. With the keyed ones, were you supposed to detach the actual loop (as in the old rules) or did the key obviate this step?

[Will]

replying to Paul, Will wrote: I had same issue but it did just take persistence, I pulled hard and wobbled continuously and it slowly came out. I do think it doesn?t feel right to be pulling so hard on plastic but it came out in the end.

[Brian Gaff]

In whos end. Why cannot you folks quote? Brian

[toonmag50]

replying to Brian Gaff, toonmag50 wrote: My Worcester green Star 37 CDI has just done the same grab with its key. It happened 4 years ago when the boiler needed to be topped up, but it eventually came out. This time ,the boiler is very greedy and won't release the key. I phoned Worcester Bosch technical support and they suggested that I pay £310.00 for an engineer to "look at it" I suggested that the key has a design fault and should not behave like this. I have turned the key to the closed position and it will stay like this . The wife was getting worried about the system overpressurising as she read the instructions. I can't see this happening if the stop valve is closed and the key closed. No weeping from the mains should occur. It looks like a nice way Bosch have invented to get a nice overpriced annual service from panicking Joe bloggs. Leave the key in and forgot about the stress .

[Mark Price]

replying to Tim Watts, Mark Price wrote: Hi there Tim Watts. I hope you are well. I don't think that formal introductions are needed on this forum. I think you'll find that the key is a generic key so no need for anyone to announce the boiler model. I do hope that this clears up your problem and that you have a pleasant evening. Kind regards. Mark.

[Brian Gaff]

How old is this one can we play Home owners club year bingo? Brian

[The Natural Philosopher]

Jersus H. Thast is a 4 year old message you are replying to.

Even Tim Watts pronbaly sussed it out ny now

[Scott]

I was told by the installers to leave it in, as it is totally unnecessary and only there for regulatory reasons

[Amatuer DIY er]

replying to Paul, Amatuer DIY er wrote: I also broke the key but it was in the locked position. I didn't try to get it out I heated up the blade of a flat bladed screwdriver and pushed it into the centre of the piece that was left in. I then cooled the screwdriver and now it fits in the slot to turn the piece to the unlock position.

[IAN TREVETT]

replying to stuart noble, IAN TREVETT wrote: Thanks Stuart sorted bloody thing!

[Peter]

Try wobbling it rather than forcing it by pulling hard. When you have removed the key put some Vaseline on the o rings and push some inside the hole it goes in. It will be much easier next time.

[Harry Bloomfield, Esq.]

Peter brought next idea :

Another 12 year old regurgitated post..