The Gas Man Cameth ...

Appelation Controlee · 2010-11-24T15:33:52+00:00

We had the National Grid engineer here yesterday to do a gas meterswap-out and, in the course of this, he did a pressure test on ourinstallation which resulted in him giving the thumbs down to ourcentral heating boiler because its gas control valve seeps whenrotated (although not when it's in the service position).So, I'm looking for a new valve.Our boiler is old, it's a Crane Cavalier dating from, quite possibly,the sixties, and the valve fitted - - was longago discontinued by Honeywell.The gas fitter I've called in has dismissed the possibility of fittingan alternative unit as he says the collateral work created isn'tpracticable plus, in fairness, the working space isn't generous.Does anyone know of a source of discontinued/re-furb'd, butserviceable, boiler parts?We really don't want to contemplate having a new boiler, as we hope tosell and move from here early next year.Any suggestions will be seized upon gratefully - it's cold in here. TIA.

Nov 24, 2010 25 Replies

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alan_m 10 years ago

Do you mean replying 6 years later from homeownershub?

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Brian Gaff 10 years ago

Probably just got out of hospital after the boiler explosion. Brian

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tabbypurr 10 years ago

You sure don't sound like a gas engineer. You won't get one, it's repair or new boiler.

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charles 10 years ago

you sound that the chap who came from British Gas when our Village Hall boiler failed. "Can't get the parts - it needs a new boiler." So, I rang someone from the Yellow Pages, he looked then rang someone on his mobile and fitted the replacement part two days later.

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David Lang 10 years ago

I've had the same situation with at least three customers, BG say that, my Gas Safe mate gets the parts in a day or so.

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tabbypurr 10 years ago

A common scam. But I really don't think the OP will get parts for a 1960s b oiler.

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