got a glow worm swift flow 100 and the pilot won't stay lit, i've tried everything any one think of what else it can be, i've even called glow worm tech help desk!
the following have either been replaced with new or checked to ensure they are working / correctly set.
thermo couple
gas valve
pump
fan
water pressure
gas tube (the alli one that connects pilot to the gas valve)
sealed all possible air holes with high temp silicone.
can light pilot and it will stay on, but when i fire up the boiler it runs for about 10-15 seconds then "clicks off" knocking out the pilot again..... anyone got any idea what to try
2006-10-01 00:42:28 · 11 answers · asked by The Dazzler 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it sounds like a thermo coupling problem i would check it again the other thing it could be is the gas pressure it should be 19 to 21 mil bar
2006-10-01 00:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by leslie c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CORGI registered engineer is your best answer - they know their job and are extremely efficient (and should be the only people you allow to touch your gas boiler). It's probably a blockage in the supply pipe - but I'm no expert. The Engineer on the other hand will probably sort it out for you, or at least authoritatively tell you the problem within minutes. Ring Corgi to find the nearest registered engineer. Corgi are extremely helpful.
2006-10-04 23:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the pilot light flame big enough and does the thermocouple tip glow cherry red? Is the gas pressure high enough? Could be that when the main gas valve opens that it drops the pressure to the pilot gas, causing the thermocouple to cool enough to trip the valve.
2006-10-01 00:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The silicon sounds to me like a contender for the problem , every flame needs a supply of air to burn , or check the flue is clear , were just passed bird nest season but overall if you cant see that its broken get a gas tech in , Gas is the one that makes a bigger bang than petrol
2006-10-01 01:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Paul Sabre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glowworm Swiftflow 100
2016-12-17 04:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a qualified gas engineer, don't even open the thing (except the panel to the controls, obviously). It's illegal and very dangerous to tamper with such things.
I've seen a similar problem, in the end it was cheaper to just buy a new boiler.
2006-10-01 00:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Circuit Board
2006-10-01 03:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try changing thermo couple again. We got one for our boiler and we had the same problem as you, we changed the thermo couple again for another one and it worked. There's been some dodgy one's about lately
2006-10-01 00:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by di 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleed the system,air in system can cause safety cut out to activate.
2006-10-01 09:14:57 · answer #9 · answered by brian b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a problem with the circuit board inside your com bi boiler we had this trouble but lucky for us we are in rented accommodation
2006-10-01 00:57:22 · answer #10 · answered by dolly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋