i have replaced the thermocouple but the pilot will still not stay lit unless i keep the control button pressed in????
2007-03-03 01:10:44 · 10 answers · asked by simo2111 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Make sure the tip of the thermocouple is in the pilot flame.Keep the button for the pilot pressed for about a minute and release slowly. Check thermocouple connection on Gas Valve.
2007-03-03 01:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 22:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello...well if you have replaced the thermocouple and are sure you have installed it correctly then the next thing is the gas control valve.
The thermocouple must be in the pilot light flame. When you fitted the thermocouple you must take care to make sure its fitted correctly...it depends on what type it is but most produce a small electric current which acts on a coil inside the gas control valve. It is important when fitting to make sure that you have not inavertantly earthed the output from the thermocouple.
If you are sure you fitted it correctly then it looks like you need to replace the gas control valve. This is not too difficult but you must be aware that you cannot afford to make a mistake here. You dont want leaks. Obviously you are aware that normally this work would require a competant Gas fitter. With a leak it is quite possible to blow your house up, or worse someone elses...It might be expensive but maybe now is the time to call in a proffessional.
Take care.
Good Luck
2007-03-07 01:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 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.
2016-03-17 03:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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i have replaced the thermocouple but the pilot will still not stay lit unless i keep the control button pressed in????
2015-08-16 13:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thermocouple must be in the heat of the pilot. The thermocouple uses heat from the pilot flame to produce millivolts of electricity to open the solenoid for the gas valve. If you do not position it correctly, it will not produce enough electricity to activate the gas valve. If it is positioned properly, the problem may lie in the solenoid in the gas valve.. With either issue, you really should have a professional test and repair it. He can also check your unit for proper combustion, your heat exchanger for any rust and holes, and your induction fan to ensure it is creating negative pressure in the heat exchanger. All those items need to work in a sequence for proper and efficient heating.
Good luck.
2007-03-03 09:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by paladin2207 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need a compatant person to look into this, it could be something wrong with the gas valve, and you need to be corgi registered to work on that.
Please dont mess with it, go to the corgi web site, and you can look for a registered engineer near to you.
2007-03-03 06:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by Glenn M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u start the pilot light you have to keep the button pressed in for a minute or so, if you release it too soon it wont stay on, its unlikely to be a blocked jet since the pilot light comes on manually, check the correct fitted of the thermocouple
2007-03-03 06:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by fast eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure the thermocouple is in the pilot flame. If so change the gas valve.
2007-03-03 01:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What model do you have could be gas valve limit stat/over heat stat. interconnector
2007-03-04 14:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by noodles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋