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GAS CONTROL TAP STIFF (USER’S) on Chaffoteaux Britony II 50FF

The dial you use to turn your heating or hot water on is stuck because the internal lubricant has hardened or the knob was not put back together properly.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description

I) Grease dried; II) Operating mechanism replaced incorrectly

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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