The Worst Blocked Plate Heat Exchanger I've Seen! - A Day In The Life Of A Gas Engineer 108

This was probably one of the worst blocked plates I'd come across, I wasn't even sure if it would clean, and regardless, how much debris would be inside the block and other internals of the boiler.
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[@mikebudd9301]

I am of the same opinion when testing electrodes you have to ground it to get a spark.

[@andrewlockyer6442]

Emergency call-out for the plate 😂, think they may have been getting a few tell tail issues a short time prior 🤔

[@vlodski73]

Good video man! Appreciated!

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-li8gr8ur8l]

Thanks Chirag. That was very informative and useful contrnt

[@cputilitysolutions]

Nice one 👍🏾

[@cheets124]

Mate
Amazing content and always look forward to seeing how you go about resolving problems and respecting your customers , keep up the good work 👊

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thanks man 👊🏾

[@davidharris8885]

Great video 👍

[@cputilitysolutions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertmailer4978]

When testing a spark electrode , hold metal flange on metal surfaces otherwise you will not get a spark , good video

[@cputilitysolutions]

Of course, no wonder 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@robertmailer4978]

As they say , you never stop learning, very impressed with your work ethic!!!, though I work late , don’t burn yourself out , all the best Robert

[@terrygee210]

You are absolutely right. The spark tester confirmed that the the ignition was working, Changing the board was not a logical step, I recon the new electrode cleared the fault. Ah well, hopefully the customer was happy.

[@cputilitysolutions]

@@robertmailer4978 thanks mate 👍🏾

[@GasTraining]

@@terrygee210after changing the electrode it still did not fire? Once board was changed it did? Unless I’ve missed something Terry, what do you think the fault was ?

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

Love your videos m8t hard working family man nice that you didn’t charge the old guy …👍👍

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thanks man 👍🏾

[@arcturus475]

Quality content

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@davebayliss3142]

Another top video from a G 💯👏 . Doesn’t spirit of salt rot the copper in the plate exchange?

[@warrenliversage]

Oh dear 😮

[@benzoplumbing]

Mad bro the plate 😂

[@macpatel7810]

Just a bit blocked. You'll be back again at some point.. the the brass block is most likely choked up too..

[@cputilitysolutions]

Yeah the boilers due for a swap this year 😅

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

Proper caked up

[@cputilitysolutions]

Yup!

[@heatpump8566]

That last job was surely the vessel goosed ? 😂 great vid

[@cputilitysolutions]

Yeah I find that out on a later visit 😂

[@digger8090]

Why not install an isolation switch next to the boiler in the loft would only cost a few quid and be better for all engineers,👍✅🍺🇬🇧

[@cputilitysolutions]

Good shout. No doubt I'll be back there at some point when something else fails 😂 so I'll price it in then 👍🏾

[@b1h2u3p4]

Nice work, hard graft though.

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thanks man 👊🏾

[@JDotabc]

How long did you leave that plate soaking for?

[@cputilitysolutions]

About 10-15 mins, just until it stops bubbling

[@effervescence5664]

Fuse spur should not be downstairs, or it should have local isolation by the appliance for safe working practices. Re attic Baxi.

[@cputilitysolutions]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@cynt1111]

Should have isolation next to the boiler.

[@cputilitysolutions]

Good point, I'll price it in on the next job as no doubt I'll be going back for another problem 😂

[@user-uq1nh3nx1u]

Who does your hoodie’s?

[@cputilitysolutions]

The hoodies I get from Regatta and I get them done by a local person. They're called The Sign Expert

[@anthonygray5581]

Clean the probes

[@cputilitysolutions]

👍🏾

[@user-lp8qv6sy5v]

6:02 Surely you would only see a spark when the second electrode was grounded to the case ??? (one wire flapping has nothing to spark 'to')

[@cynt1111]

It’s only in for a short time, I use a jet wash.

[@normanboyes4983]

You are really not getting to the bottom of many of the issues you attend to. You cannot test a ‘dangling’ igniter - it has to be grounded. Are you sure the PCB was defective - what proving tests did you do? Did you try reseating the board connections? The system with the ‘defective’ pump - did you advise the customer that the system is dirty and needs flushing.
Why reinstall a cleaned plate heat exchanger when you could see scale in the feed pipe?
Sorry, I realise there may be stuff happening that is not shown in the video but what is shown just raises questions.

[@cputilitysolutions]

Your last comment is probably the most relevant 👍🏾