Is there a problem with my Glow worm boiler?

A classic easy to fix and common problem is a Glow-worm boiler low-pressure warning. With a little know-how, you’ll be able to sort out the issue and have your boiler back up and running in no time at all.

What kind of boiler does glow worm hive use?

We have got a glow worm ultracom 30cxi combi boiler. We’ve had the Hive hub, thermostat and receiver fitted by a plumbing company to control our central heating. The hive worked for the first few days but stopped working shortly after.

Where is the filing loop on a glow worm boiler?

First of all, find the filing loop which will be underneath the boiler. The turn the tap on the right-hand side to the open position. Now open the tap on the left-hand side, and you should now be able to hear the water entering the system. Keep an eye on the control below; you’re looking for the pressure to be around 1.5 bar.

What’s the problem with my Glow Worm 30cxi?

Deleted member 33931 likes this. Hi can anyone help, I have a Glow Worm 30 cxi has no power at all, have no heating or hot water and have a 6month old baby called the engineer but due to weather conditions they haven’t come.

Where is C805 located on glow worm PCB?

This is caused by a faulty electrolytic capacitor C805 situated at the bottom of the PCB near to the fuse. This is a 47uF @ 50v. It may also be worth replacing C813 (100uf @ 25v) on the power supply secondary at the same time. This is situated at the bottom of the PCB to the left of the small transformer.

Are there any problems with the glow worm boiler?

Five common faults with a Glow-worm boiler. Luckily, Glow-worm is quite a reliable brand, and with parts easily available, it’s usually worth it to pay for repairs – unless you have a particularly old model.

Why is my Glow Worm not starting up?

No display and fuse is in tact. A faint ticking noise can be heard and may eventually power up after a while: The switch mode power supply (adjacent to the fuse) is not starting up. This is caused by a faulty electrolytic capacitor C805 situated at the bottom of the PCB near to the fuse. This is a 47uF @ 50v.