Main Flame Problem Glow worm 45-60

[martinb1]

Hello all. We have a gas Glow worm 45-60, very old (sits on floor with a big pipe out the top to the chimney!) which has just had a problem.

We had a problem with the pilot light and sorted that by cleaning the area with a pastry brush - the flame wasn't reaching the thermocouple. Since has been OK for about a year but now the pilot light is fine, but the main flame doesn't ignite when turned on.

Everything is on - electicity, supply pipe, timer, thermostat - but no joy. I'm thinking it must be some kind of switch and am on the verge of getting a corgi plumber out but thought I'd see if anyone knew of the problem and had an easy DIY fix!

Heres hoping...!

 

[petit_pablo]

I would get an RGI out to sort it, sounds as though it needs a good service too.

 

[martinb1]

cheers, but whats an RGI?

 

[petit_pablo]

Registered Gas Installer

 

[martinb1]

is that different to a normal corgi plumber?

 

[petit_pablo]

Nope