What is a Heatslave?

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Greenstar Heatslave II overview Our Greenstar Heatslave II boiler is the UK’s most popular oil combi boiler. This boiler has a sleek, modern design and is suitable for small, medium and large sized homes with one or two bathrooms.

What is a Heatslave boiler?

Greenstar Heatslave II overview Our Greenstar Heatslave II is the UK’s most popular oil combi boiler with flow rates up to 22l/min. Suitable for small, medium and large sized properties, this boiler features easy access connections and a one piece stainless steel primary baffle and cross firing burner.

How do I reset my Greenstar Heatslave?

G Reset button – lock out (behind front panel)* * The alternative reset is accessed by removing the top panel on the boiler and pressing the reset button on the control box of the burner (see diagram below). H Reset button – flue thermostat (behind front panel). J Reset button – boiler (behind front panel).

Are external boilers any good?

High efficiency, external oil boilers are a perfectly viable option for many people and, if installed correctly, well insulated and maintained, it can be as effective as internal oil boilers without impacting on the interior of your home.

How many Litres of oil does my boiler burn per hour?

As a very rough guide, a medium sized boiler could use around 3.5 litres of oil per hour when on full, whereas a large appliance might burn around four litres per hour. However, this is when the boilers are working flat out.

Why is my oil boiler not firing up?

Common causes for oil boiler lockout include: A leak in the system causing low boiler pressure. A fault in the thermostat, e.g. a problem with the radio frequency (RF) pairing which means that the boiler does not know when to fire up.

What size of oil boiler do I need?

For an average three or four-bedroom house that typically has around ten radiators a small or medium boiler (for example 24-30 kW) should be sufficient. A larger house with substantially more radiators or an en-suite bathroom will generally need a larger one, typically 30-35 kW.

What causes a boiler to lockout?

Ignition Problem Most boilers are programmed to lockout after three failed ignition attempts. To see if this is the issue, check the ignition leads and probe. If you’re indeed having this problem, the boiler will likely have to be stripped down so that the ignition and flame sensor probes can be cleaned.

How do I reset my Worcester boiler after running out of oil?

10 Steps to Bleed & Restart Your Furnace after Running Out of Heating Oil

Step 1: Fill the Fuel Tank.
Step 2: Hit the Reset Button.
Step 3: Turn off the Furnace.
Step 4: Collect Your Tools.
Step 5: Find the Bleeder Valve.
Step 6: Attach Nylon Tubing.
Step 7: Turn on the Furnace and Unscrew the Valve.
Step 8: Tighten the Valve.

Can I put my combi boiler outside?

Your boiler should be installed inside a building and can be fitted to any suitable wall strong enough to take its weight when full of water. The boiler’s flue must be able to pass to the outside, either through an outside wall or through the roof.

Are external boilers noisy?

External or cabinet boilers usually emit sound at around or above 55 decibels which is well above ambient sound levels, particularly in a rural situation.