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malkie - yes i understand now. my boiler has none though, so i am sure it's the thermocouple worn. is it better to try and order one from potterton and quote the part number as per manufacturers instructions? would it still be available to order after these years ?

just found the boiler catalogue and it shows spares part page - and there is a thermocouple available. is this part still available do you think-as the boiler is very old now. or maybe a universal would do? but i'd prefer a part direct from potterton if available still?

oh i see, similar to an overheat cut out on immersion heaters, that have to be manualy reset. no it doesn't have one. how would this affect the thermocouple from lighting/holding the gas valve solenoid(s) open anyway?

oh sorry - yes i can see it and it touches the thermocouple tip. the tip looks a bit black though and i'm thinking its got burnt out.. it is od though so i suppose this is just wear & tear.

how do i measure the pilot flame to check?

hi it is a potterton flamingo II. quite old i beieve, it was here when i moved into the house 14 years ago. it is wall hung and has a balanced room sealed flue i believe through the external kitchen wall.

I believe the thermocouple has been damaged/tip worn in my boiler as the (permanent)pilot light went out today. When trying to reignite when releasing the button, it keeps going out. Are thermocouples standard or different sizes for different boilers. Are they easy to fit? I have seen...