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pilot light
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:14 pm
by domino
HI,
When there are very high winds my pilot light keeps going out. Can you help?
Thanks.
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:56 pm
by htg engineer
Depends on the type of boiler you have, for balanced flues there's not alot can be done apart from ensuring the pilot is clean and there's a good blue flame.
If it's a back boiler, then check the flue terminal is in place and correct. Also check pilot is clean and a good blue flame.
What make and model of boiler is it ?
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:19 pm
by roger196
As this will require dismantling on the gas side, I would advise using a CORGI bloke. It might be the time for a service anyway.
So that you know what he should be doing/checking.
Dirt on the pilot jet, clean with vacuum cleaner,
Dirt on thermocouple , clean
Weak thermocouple, either replace or check with tester
Pilot light too small, check for obstructions in supply pipe to pilot, then adjust gas pressure to pilot.
If these do not cure the problem, check the down draught diverter and location of flue terminal.
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:52 pm
by domino
Thanks ever so much for your reply. I will arrange for all the things you suggest to get done as soon as poss. Thanks again.
[quote="roger196"]As this will require dismantling on the gas side, I would advise using a CORGI bloke. It might be the time for a service anyway.
So that you know what he should be doing/checking.
Dirt on the pilot jet, clean with vacuum cleaner,
Dirt on thermocouple , clean
Weak thermocouple, either replace or check with tester
Pilot light too small, check for obstructions in supply pipe to pilot, then adjust gas pressure to pilot.
If these do not cure the problem, check the down draught diverter and location of flue terminal.[/quote] :D
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:54 pm
by domino
It's a balanced flue "Ideal" boiler - not sure of model. Thanks for your help. Will get points you mention checked out. Thanks again.
[quote="htg engineer"]Depends on the type of boiler you have, for balanced flues there's not alot can be done apart from ensuring the pilot is clean and there's a good blue flame.
If it's a back boiler, then check the flue terminal is in place and correct. Also check pilot is clean and a good blue flame.
What make and model of boiler is it ?[/quote] :)