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by soundwave
Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Gas fire going out
Replies: 3
Views: 6660

Re: Gas fire going out

When I by pass the thermal flue switch it stays lit ok and works fine. But I have tested the thermal switch and it works ok so i am confused! Any suggestions please?
by soundwave
Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Gas fire going out
Replies: 3
Views: 6660

Re: Gas fire going out

It may be the electromagnet part of the fire tap, when the thermocouple is heated it forms a small electrical current this is what holds the gas tap/valve open. I have read the post to mean that the fire goes out straight away and not after a little while, these have a vitiation sensing device (oxy...
by soundwave
Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Gas fire going out
Replies: 3
Views: 6660

Gas fire going out

I bought a new Valor Black Beauty gas fire to replace an identical one which was showing its age. But when it was fitted, it sparked and lit ok, but on releasing the control knob to turn to an higher setting it goes out. So changed the thermocouple but still goes out. Tried disconnecting flue switch...
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