Replacing a thermocouple

thomsj1 · 23 Sep 2006

Hi

I have a Baxi Bermuda 401 back boiler (GC No 44-077-49) and the pilot light won't stay on after I release the grey push button. After reading the posts in this forum it would seem worthwhile to clean out all the dust & debris and then replace the thermocouple. The whole unit is resting on a base plate and it looks as though it would slide right out if I turn off the gas at the main and then disconnect the pipe from the side of the unit.

Can you please advise if this is a safe DIY job ?

Thanks

kevplumb · 23 Sep 2006

carry on please post your adress so i know i aint anywhere near

thomsj1 · 23 Sep 2006

I'll take that as a 'NO' then !!

bster · 23 Sep 2006

remember if the boiler ends up burning your house down and the insurance company find out you were fiddling withit yourself they probably wont pay out!!!

If it needs a service get a CORGI engineer and tell him to replace the thermo as well.

ChrisR · 23 Sep 2006

Yes there are things you'd probably miss - like I did on the first couple I did...

bab · 23 Sep 2006

its a basic boiler but you dont get a second chance with gas if you arnt fully aware of what you are doing.

Alfredo · 23 Sep 2006

Just ask yourself the following question..its an easy one really

"Am I a competent gas engineer?"

There are only two answers. Decide which one you are opting for and act accordingly.

Alfredo

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