Hi, We have a cannon gas fire which has recently started to shut itself off
after only 20 mins of operation. Also, In order to turn it on, I need to blow the flames (like a camp fire) so that it will stay on. Perhaps
this is an indication of the problem?
Before calling in an expert, are there some simple things that I can check?
Also, there is some gold coloured grit which came with the fire - anyone know what purpose this serves pls?
all help much appreciated.
Steve
In article , Steve writes
This is a common indication of a blocked or misdirected pilot flame. The fire is likely to have a single pilot jet pointing at a heat sensitive thermocouple. If the flame is not heating the thermocouple properly the fire will go out. Look and see if this is the case and if it is then clean the pilot jet with a soft (brass) wire brush, it will sometimes have a removable cover. Be aware that if the pilot jet has become blocked then the fire may well be due for a service.
If it is a new fangled fire it may have an oxygen depletion sensor which stops the fire working if there is insufficient oxygen in the room for complete combustion. If that is the case you may have a more serious problem but I have no experience of that type of fire so cannot advise.
If this is a coal effect fire, the grit is coarse, light in weight and normally resides in the base of the fire then it is used in to spread the gas from the main jets to create a bed of flame burning on the surface of the grit.
Take the bricks out? and use a hoover (with extension stair carpet pipe) where the bricks sit on the fire and also blow the bricks clear of dust.
If this doesn't solve the problem call a gas service blokey.
/me's wondering how it passed the annual gas safety inspection thats required by law?
And do you think that private householders go to this expense volluntarily? - no one checks, so it never gets done in a lot of cases.
What law would this be referring to, with respect to owner occupiers?
andy
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Eh..? What law is that then .??
It comes under the same header as private landlords ie If you own the gas appliance you are responsible for the annual gas check.
The message from Stuart contains these words:
Perhaps it's rented accomodation.
On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:38:07 GMT someone who may be "The3rd Earl Of Derby" wrote this:-
Really.
Does it .?? Obviously if you are the owner of the gas appliance you are responsible for it and it's upkeep,same as you are responsible for everything else you own but what I asked was about the Law ( if any) that says it MUST be checked annually .
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