Live fault finding #11 - faulty spark generator Ideal Icos

DISCLAIMER:
This video is only intended for use by qualified Gas Safe Registered engineers. You must not attempt any work on your boiler if you are not qualified. You must always carry out 26.9 checks upon completion of works on a boiler.
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The spark plug tester can be bought from eBay in case anyone is interested in getting one for their toolbag.

[@experienceb4bob]

Very informative and helpful video... specially the spark electrodes tester...thanks for taking out time and making videos which help everyone out there including me.

[@cputilitysolutions]

Glad you found it helpful 👍🏽

[@cfgman1]

Watch your videos they are usually spot on ....love the magnetic arm band must get one !

[@cputilitysolutions]

Glad you like them!

[@mujibrahman212]

Been watching your videos, even the old ones, very helpful!! Do you have a link for the spark electrode tester also is it universal and can use in most boilers?

[@jamesn8932]

Thanks great video. Work on alot of these. Ordered a spark plug tester to help me out. 👍

[@cputilitysolutions]

Nice one!

[@javediqbal1343]

Nice and very informative video. Thanks

[@tomekwrobelek9233]

Okay got now the spark tester from eBay
Thanks

[@aminsajawal3935]

Top man. Great job 👏🏻

[@abdulh63]

Another great video. Thank you

[@jasonwhittle5008]

Good job pal 👍😎

[@tomekwrobelek9233]

Great professional job, I like your magnetic wrist band 😉
Could you please tell me where did you get the spark tester ,
Thanks

[@paulhotson5820]

You saved my boiler thanks so much ❤️

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thank you! Hope you subscribed! 😉

[@paulhotson5820]

@@cputilitysolutions Hi,it heated up fine had a bath and shower then after two or so hours went back to FL code again.
It's getting a good spark as I checked with elec tester like yours,I also removed and cleaned probs, condenser trap.
The flow goes through the roof straight up and is capped to stop any debris from getting in.
Gas cooker has good supply of Gas.
Is there anything else to check, I'm at a loss many thanks?

[@cputilitysolutions]

The FL code is quite a generic code and could mean a number of things. It may need stripping back to inspect the burner too. Could also be a sticking gas valve

[@paulhotson5820]

@@cputilitysolutions Removed fan and cleaned burner still no joy,
How do you unstick the gas valve ?

[@paulhotson5820]

@@cputilitysolutions local engineer checked boiler today and thought the generator was at fault but after checking old one witch was dead and refitting new one it "sparked" into life...
Must have been a dirty connection, anyway thanks for all your help!!!
New sub.

[@dazl7954]

cool video, not a bad breakdown call at all :)

[@brianmayne6513]

Another good video

[@azimkhan9862]

You are very good

[@rimvydasr2166]

Hello I have qwestion if boiler working great to heat water in bath. But working only 1 min on radiotor and stops and show error L F. What's can be?
Is was clean thermostat was change sensor with can see then boiler is burning.

[@kevj1964]

good vid

[@illuminate06]

0:08 do the ideal icos go into service mode, max and min fire?

[@cputilitysolutions]

No, you just adjust it via the potentiometer

[@colinfleming2244]

They spark plug testers think come in pack of 4 you will need them keep breaking on me. On vals usually and not always accurate. Had one good spark lit boiler didn't stay on ended up being lead. Lead needs about 1kohm resistance

[@cputilitysolutions]

Nice one

[@stewartharrod1706]

Nice work 💪

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thanks man 👍🏽

[@jockster5525]

Dreadful boilers... thanks for your efforts

[@cputilitysolutions]

Absolutely - most of the ones I come across now have split main heat exchangers!