More pilot light woes

[Tixeross]

Just found this font of knowledge.

I have a Potterton Tattler RS46 gas boliler which is over 25 years old.

Last week the pilot light went out, [1st time in 5 years]. It relit straight away. In the meantime I bought a new thermo-couple; today pilot goes out and wont stay on with old or new thermo-couple fitted.

Is this likely to be something simple or am I maybe looking at a new boiler given present one's age ??

Thanks for any input.

 

[namsag]

Probably get away with a new gas valve

 

[Tixeross]

Thankls for quick reply. Should have also mentioned, the electrode lead for the piezo igniter has come adrift, I light it manually. Would this have any impact.

 

[gas4you]

No. Have you fitted the new theromcouple correctly and tightened the connection to the gas valve properly?

 

[Tixeross]

No. Have you fitted the new theromcouple correctly and tightened the connection to the gas valve properly?

Dave,

While you were posting this, as a last resort I adjusted the TC tip to the top of the flame and voila ! Problem solved.

Thanks very much.