Ideal Logic H15 Gas Safety Certificate in Grimsby (Beyond Economical Repair)

Appliance Details

• Job Type: Gas Safety Certificate
• Manufacturer: Ideal
• Model: Logic H15
• GC Number: 41-409-93

Findings & Diagnostics

Reported/Observed Symptom:
Booking was for a Ideal Logic H15 CP12 Landlord Gas Safety Certificate.
When attending the property, tenant reported boiler issues during winter. No further information given.

Fault Code: None

Diagnosis/Notes:
The boiler had not been serviced in a very long time. The case was heavily corroded with signs of leakage from the sump. Boiler condensate water is acidic and will corrode steel over time.

Due to the condition of the boiler case, this issue may have been occurring over an extended period of time. If caught early, any issues like this are easy fix.

Because every existing component would need transferring to a new boiler case, this boiler is now beyond economical repair. Any repair would be spending money on a system of ageing and stressed components.

These types of breakdown are usually negated with an annual boiler service.

The Ideal Logic H15 is a **negative case pressure boiler**. Whilst the corrosion has broken the "room seal", with no signs of spillage outside the casing, this boiler will be classified as "AT RISK".

Resolution

• Outcome: Boiler classified as "At Risk". Beyond economical repair. Boiler will need replacing.
• Status: Beyond Economical Repair (BER)

Additional Comments

This boiler has failed due to poor maintenance.

Condensate water is mildly acidic (around the pH of vinegar), it will take many months before a mild steel boiler case corrodes so badly where holes appear.

Even during periods of strict financial budgeting and a struggling economy, booking a boiler service whenever you can afford it can reduce the likelihood of terminal breakdowns like this one occurring