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Hi all, my gloworm spacesaver 38 which is approx 25 years old has started to make loud clunking noises when it starts up. The noises are worse first thing in the morning when the system has been powered down over night. These noises have been noticed in the last 2 weeks. I had a corgi...

Hi funnyfeet, The thermocouple is the element that is placed so that the tip is in the pilot flame. Once hot, it will open the gas valve thus allowing the gas to flow. My thermocouple was faulty (wear and tear) and was replaced with the one from screw fix. This is a universal part as it comes...

Job done myself. Replace the thermocouple with a universal pack from screwfix. Re-aligned the spark electrode and job done. Quick hoover and big smile on face.

My glow-worm spacesaver 38 (approx 20yrs old) has a problem with keeping the pilot light on. I can light it with the ignition button and hold the valve in for about 1min then let go on it goes out. At this point it is supposed to be stable and i should turn valve to "on" position but as soon...