when i try to relight my pilot light the pilot will ignite but goes out as soon as i release the gas control knob the pilot goes out , ive followed the instructions through but to no avail???
2007-03-02 22:29:23 · 6 answers · asked by simo2111 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you are keeping the knob pushed in for as long as you are supposed to and still having problems you may need to change the thermocouple. It is a rod about 5 inches long that has a small gas line attached to one end and it stops right where you light the pilot.
2007-03-02 22:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Big_Dog_Spike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thermocouple has gone.This is a safety device wich prevents the boiler from filling with unlit gas. The thermocouple is a small probe wich pokes into the pilot light that is why you have to hold the pilot button in for a while when lighting the boiler . A new universal thermocouple will set you back about ten quid and are quite easy to change.Good luck.
2007-03-02 22:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by derek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but this a problem only a CORGI plumber can sort .. Giving you information to do this job could lead to a very dangerous outcome Any one giving you an answer , other than this , does not know legislation put in place to protect you & your family & your neighbours
2007-03-03 03:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by Richard A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEEDS A SERVICE, BUT YOU COULD CHECK THAT THE FLAME IS AT ITBEST, YOU MAY TRY RUBBING THE AREA WITH A TOOTH BRUSH TO REMOVE ANY MINOR OBSTRUCTION THAT MAY BE THERE, sorry about the capitals,
2007-03-02 22:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by john r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its your pilot needs renewing despite it lighting it is not carrying to the main ring to light up
2007-03-02 22:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you paid your gas bill
2007-03-02 22:34:16 · answer #6 · answered by nick m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋