My pilot light in old style boiler has gone out - PICS

[fuggles]

also, my Immersion heater is giving no hot water.

are these connected ??

All my radiators are down. My gas heaters work though. I am using electric radiators for now.


how do I fix my boiler ?? it's an old one, apparently the wind blew out the light ???

And why is my immersion not working ??

 

[Dan Robinson]

Give us a clue ffs - what boiler is it?

 

[Ihavenojob]

Its an old one,didnt you read it properly.

 

[fuggles]

I don't know the model.

It's been there for 25 years.

Do you need pictures ??

 

[DP]

Not a picture but a crystal ball.

 

[fuggles]

my dad did the instructions on the back and tried to light it

he can't

maybe it's the wind ???

you might have to click the pictures to see them in full

 

[Dan Robinson]

Lummy, when was it last serviced?

These are ancient, but simple. Does the pilot light then not stay on?

either way, it is going to be RGI territory.

 

[fuggles]

no, we have assumed, but not certain,
that the wind and the cold stopped the pilot light from coming on.


no there is no light

and it won't light when tried, my dad tried

 

[JohnD]

he means you need a Registered Gas Installer to come and mend it.

I'd put 50p on a worn-out thermocouple, but what do I know?

also, my Immersion heater is giving no hot water... And why is my immersion not working ??

BTW this is an immersion heater. It should have a heat-resistant flex going to an electrical switch on the wall. If it is old and has been neglected there might be a fault in the element, or the thermostat, or the switch, or the circuit, or at the "fuseboard"

and this is a hot water cylinder. The immersion heater goes into the top of it. It ought to be encased in insulation or a jacket.

 

[fuggles]

so what's the problem and what do I need to do ?

what can be done ?

forget the immersion for now

let's just concentrate on my boiler nad radiators

 

[JohnD]

he means you need a Registered Gas Installer to come and mend it.

Ask around friends and neighbours to try to get a recommendation for a reputable local firm.

 

[fuggles]

done that

someone is coming tomorrow

I was just curious and wanted another opinion from the internet

 

[Dan Robinson]

You need to call out a registered installer.

You will need either:

A thermocouple
A gas valve,
A damn through boiler service


All of the above.

If you are unlucky, the heat exchanger will have cracked and you will need a new boiler.

 

[JohnD]

I'd put 50p on a worn-out thermocouple, but what do I know?

 

[fuggles]

so how much is each option expected to cost ??