Recent content by Rakz_uk

Hi all, I had called in another elderly engineer who used to install the boilers in his days. The thermocouple that the previous guy fitted wasn’t installed correctly and would move about causing the pilot light to go out. all sorted now and boiler seems to be working fine. Thank you for all...

I have the current thermostat set to maximum setting 6, guess that doesn't effect the flame going out in any way?

@gas112 thank you for the link, but it is out of stock as with most places I have tried. is that the correct part I should be looking for? one I found is...

Sorry meant universal thermocouple replaced, not injector. So no need to change the thermostat? Wonder if it is the Thermocouple he used or then it leaves the gas valve, found valve online for around £175 for part number 079756.

Thank you, he charged me a lot for the call out charge and replacement of the thermocouple. I am thinking could it be the thermocouple and should we get a original one for the particular boiler? I am going to have to ask him if he can change source a solenoid from another valve or maybe just...

Wish I had got him to clean it, he had already changed it with a universal injector, which has allowed us to use the boiler for about an hour before it cuts out. Now he wants us to try change the Thermostat or Gas Valve, which is very expensive. @gas112 What makes you sure it won't be the...

Hi All, Wondering if anyone can help. We are struggling to find parts for a very old gas boiler, which had broken down on Saturday. It is a Ideal Mexico 2 and the GC No. is 41-429-49 A Engineer has already changed the thermocouple with a universal one, which now allows the boiler to be used...