Gas Boiler wont re-light
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I don't think that Glowworm Spacesaver is recent sufficiently recent to have an overheat cut-off, but here is a copy of the installation and servicing instructions, dated August '87....https://letsfixit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/SPACE-SAVER-50-MKII.pdf
Pages 17 onwards have some fault finding charts.
The Boiler I quoted was installed in 19810 -
TuppenceHapenny wrote: »Thanks for the information - that seems to confirm it is likely to be a blocked pilot light jet (since I can see it sparking). Am I correct in thinking I am not allowed to clean it myself as I do not have the relevant gas qualification?
I believe it depends on whether you are competent and whether you are being paid for it or not.
But seriously, because of what could happen it's probably best to have a "proper" person come to fix it and service the boiler at the same time. You can phone to explain the problem and get an idea of the cost, then look over his/her shoulder to see how it's done.
Remember you don't want a new boiler, and yours can be fixed.0 -
That's good to know. Is it still in use? I hope it is!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GLOWWORM-428900-S403073-THERMOSTAT-RANCO-LM5-P8037-F-SVR-BZ3-/311724849514
The end of the thermocouple sits in this
https://www.catersparesuk.co.uk/product/2-wire-thermocouple-gas-valve-interrupter-high-limit-pitco-falcon-fryer-leads/
and the leads attach to Ranco LM50 -
Fernox don't say about their F3, but the similar Sentinel X400 cleaner says "Where systems are badly fouled, we recommend a longer circulation period (approximately 3-4 weeks). The product is not aggressive and can be safely left in the system for extended periods."
Thanks for this. I contacted Fernox themselves and their adviser said that the F3 mixture could be left in for up to 3 weeks, so your implication is quite correct!0
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