Nemysys

As always, big thanks to all who have commented and helped. This forum never seems to fail to deliver. Very helpful.

Thank you all, I think based on comments, it is probably a gummed up pilot light mechanism. The amount of hammering and vibration during the ‘ongoing’ refit could quite easily have disturbed something. unfortunately, I’m not flexible, I’m a double leg amputee and yes the viewing window is on the floor. In the new year when the rads are reconnected again, I’m going to get the Alde / whole CH system serviced. Don’t want to mess around with gas and CO, even with alarms fitted.

Thanks for the replies. Only have the Alde and a gas hob on board, both near each other and the gas bottles. Hob lights, have to purge the air first of course, both are running from the same gas pipe, Alde first then the hob. So have purged all the air apart from where the Alde tee’s off the main pipe. That’s not going to be a long tee pipe, probably <50cm. Always had to purge air for a short while, but this is extra long. Sounds like it could then be fluffed up or damp. It’s in such an inaccessible place. Is it something I can safely look at, or is it a ‘professional’ job? I have gas detector alarm and CO alarm of course, but wouldn’t want to do anything dangerous.

Thanks all, finally got back to the boat and inspected the Alde, it appeared that there was something missing between the control knob cam and the micro switch. I guess some sort of lever. The control knob cam never gets anywhere close to the micro switch, have worked around that, have now installed a momentary push switch on the outside, so press the control knob for gas and the new switch to ignite. Next issue, and I might be answering my own question….. I cannot get the Alde pilot light to ignite. The boiler hasn’t been lit for about 2 years due to boat refit. But……. There is currently no water in the system, radiators need reconnecting. I was only trying to light the pilot briefly as a test. is there a pressure switch or something in the boiler, as in ‘no water in system therefore no gas is coming through’ or could there be another issue? I would like to prove the system works, but will when all connected and ready be arranging a boiler service any way. Thanks again.

Of course, this is what I love about this forum, so much help from everyone. ❤️ https://manualzz.com/doc/1527378/alde-comfort-2923-2928-technical-data in my case it looks like section 5.4 is the answer, which points you to section 6.10

Thank you, very much appreciated. Since asking, I have found online a technical manual and one of the troubleshooting articles says exactly the same. Hope that is all it is.

Hi Been refitting our NB, and in the process of putting things back. Reconnected the electric to the Alde 2928, which hasn’t been used for probably 2 years, it is sparking every second or so like it would when I want to light it. Turning the dial to off, I can hear the mechanical switch click, however it still continues to keep sparking. There is no gas switched on at this time, so don’t know if it would stop when lit. Only way to stop it sparking is to cut the 12v feed. Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be? Thanks

Example of batoning the wall. had to refit a lot of this, add more batons!

Currently going through a complete refit. with regard to itchy fibreglass, we used https://www.diy.com/departments/diall-insulation-roll-l-6m-w-0-37m-t-100mm/3663602481812_BQ.prd more expensive but no itch! we have also gone for a baton / t&g approach, big learning curve, but the first room (which we have learnt and improved on for the next room) has lasted well. here is a before and after photo, the whole thing is still work in progress.

Sorry, no decent photos of the vents, maybe you get a clue from this zoomed in image. yes, they have a flange around them with self tappers.

We are currently refitting the boat, and have witnessed leaks through screw holes etc. Understand what you say about condensation, but this is noticeable when it rains. There has been minimal maintenance done to the vent covers over the last number of years, so to protect the new interior was looking to do some external maintenance, looking for suggestions on how best to create a waterproof seal.

Hi all Any suggestions on the best way / product to seal the external roof mounted ventilation covers. They are about 10” diameter with 8-10 screws holding them down. Before anybody mentions it, I’m not looking to block the vents, just to seal around the edges as I believe rain is seeping underneath and getting inside. I had seen a ‘squeezy’ instant silicon gasket sealant, comes in a tube a bit like the sealant you would use around your shower. Thought was to remove the vent cover, run a ring of this around the outside, just outside the screw hole ring and then screw them back down. Thoughts? Darren

Thank you. Yes it was marinised by Calcutt. the engine was run on idle for about 2 hours. I have emailed the marina anyway asking to be booked in for an engine service. It is well over due. I mentioned the temperature, they will know better than I. as I’m sure it is obvious, I’m not clued up on engines.

I haven’t read all replies, just giving my opinion, but of course the choice is yours. I am a double leg amputee and have an ‘assistance dog’ who wants to be with or near me. We have a cruiser stern, works well as I pilot the boat. A Trad stern wouldn’t work for us as my dog wouldn’t have space.