glow worm ultimate 30ff ignition problem

[thebestscrew]

hello, the boilers ignition is causing a constant spark which eventually will light the pilot but wont start the main burner until a couple of minutes the the ignitor will stop, after about 5 mins or so the burner will cut off and the ignitor will then start to spark again doing the same scenario, any ideas will be greatly appreciated.... thanks

 

[onlyfitidealboilers]

blocked pilot?

 

[thebestscrew]

thanks 4 your reply, is it cleanable? if so how would u recommend- wire brush? or will it just need replacing?
thanks

 

[kevplumb]

what you need is

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• kevplumb
• 5 Nov 2010
• 2

and get an RGI

 

[thebestscrew]

u really took the time to upload that picture 4 that mature reply? on here for help not for a joke with the forum comedian!

any serious answers would be greatly appreciated, thanks

 

[transam]

It is generally excepted on this forum not to give out gas related advice or encourage home owners ( DIY ?) to fiddle around or repair gas related components ,something I have done in the past, & should not have !! hence kevlumbs post ?

 

[twgas]

I think Kev's answer is serious, you need a RGI for gas work.

 

[thebestscrew]

trust me i wouldnt even dream of opening up the boiler, basically im askin on behalf of a friend who has just recently qualified as a gas man but is gettin used to the faults etc he said it might of been the thermocouple or ignitor electrode thingy needs cleanin? he is due to come round next week as he is away this weekend. idealman answer makes sense so was wonderin if it could be cleaned or just buy a new one ?

 

[kevplumb]

u really took the time to upload that picture 4 that mature reply?

nope had it about 6 months

if you bothered to read the rules (the bit in red at the top of the page) number 10 i belive
you will understand my reply a little better

then ask your friend to apply for the CC and he will get his answer

[email protected]

 

[onlyfitidealboilers]

The other lads are right, tell you gas fitter he can join the combustion chamber an the lads in there will help him