Bugger, pilot light wont start on boiler - ahhh

Well, tried to light manually and wont, so I am wondering of there is air in the system or os there a valve that maybe stuck?

Scott

Has the gas supply failed?

Good idea - just checked and no, thats working fine

Scott

I'm sure you already have this but just in case:

Hi,

Got that printout out - the pilot light still wont light and just keep getting the clicking noise.

Was even thinking of signing upto one of these Heating cover plans but they wont allow you to sign up and call someone out straight away

Scott

Has it been serviced? The pilot jet in these blocks up with crud over the years and eventually won't light from the igniter. It can also be too small to operate the thermocouple. I'm assuming you have the procedure for lighting it - they can sometimes just blow out.

Actually have the service planned for in 2 weeks. The pilot looks like its wanting to light as can see the flicker of the igniter, also tried with a match, no go.

Scott

Can you remove the pilot gas tube, and blow through it? That's all that my friendly CORGI chap did some years ago to service my Potterton boiler. (It worked, and it still works many years on.)

Hi,

I am going to replace the the thermalcouple with a universal one and go from there as its only a £5 at B&Q.

What does anyone think - possible??

Scott

A new thermocouple won't make any difference if you aren't getting any pilot. Is there voltage getting to the gas valve? If so, faulty gas valve, if not possibly a faulty PCB.

Angus

First thing I'd do is remove the pilot jet and check it's clear.