Boiler problem

[Jonno59]

Ok guys I need some advice, the pilot light on my boiler keeps going out after about 5 minutes when I fire my heating system up. Anyone any idea what the problem may be.

 

[scatmanjohn]

Not until you tell us what boiler you have.

We are good, but not that good.

 

[kevplumb]

err it's a white one

 

[Jonno59]

Sorry guys, new on here. Its a glow-worm spacesaver 45-60

 

[sime10]

need a bit more any alterations changes noises ?

 

[Jonno59]

no noises, just fires up as normal stays ok for about 5 mins then cuts out when it reaches a certain temperature and pilot light goes out.

 

[trooper]

has it been serviced in the past year,
pilot injector might need cleaning

 

[kevplumb]

have you checked the f&e tank in the loft it might be empty

 

[trooper]

kev.. that wouldnt make the pilot go out

 

[kevplumb]

would if it was overheating

i think

 

[Jonno59]

not been house that long, boiler seems in in reasonable condition although I suspect it may be quite old but well maintained by the previous owner. I had a new pump fitted about 3 months ago and the plumber said the boiler was in reasonable condition. Dont really want to call the plumber out again without any advice as I got stung over the pump installation £70.00per hour, (ouch).

 

[trooper]

not sure u got stung there,
but anyway, a service would be a good call, it would identify anything dangerous as well.

 

[Jonno59]

Your not sure I got stung, £70.00 per hour x 4 hours plus £90.00 for the pump plus £20.00 for 2 valves all plus the lovely VAT. I have to work 2 weeks to earn that ammount.

 

[suffolklad]

mate you got stung there thats alot try a different plumber next time

 

[ChrisR]

£458.25 to change a pump then.
Is this a record? And he forgot to charge for the inhibitor.