Glowworm 40B Space Saver Pilot Burner.

[Unklian]

I have an old Glowworm 40B Space Saver.

The pilot light went out for the first time in years today.
It re-lit after a couple of attempts but I notice the "Y" shaped flame......
(One side lights main burner, one side heats thermocouple)......
Was not aimed very well at the thermocouple.
The boiler shut down again.
I have carefully cleaned it with a small wire brush but the thermocouple side flame is still not "aimed" properly. It IS now getting the thermocouple hot enough for the boiler to run. It's aimed more at the spark electrode which has glowed red through the sight glass for years & years.
I had a gentle attempt at moving the aiming collar but I'm unsure as to whether it is fixed at the factory.

Are the top parts of the pilot burner adjustable for aim?

Is it likely to be brittle and snap if I attempt to move it?

Is it down to the age of mine and perhaps a new one would be a better bet?

Cheers.

Ian.

 

[adlplumbing]

you need to get gas engineer round due to fact u broken the combustion seals and he will have to check on parts if required

 

[gasservice85]

i would recommend you put the front back on and call a registered gas engineer

 

[gasservice85]

alternately post this in combustion chamber and you will get all the help you need

 

[Unklian]

you need to get gas engineer round due to fact u broken the combustion seals and he will have to check on parts if required

There are no combustion seals on this boiler.
It's circa 1985.

Any idea if the top part of the pilot burner is adjustable for aim?

 

[Unklian]

alternately post this in combustion chamber and you will get all the help you need

Can't find that forum, do you have a direct link please?

 

[45yearsagasman]

So you reckon there are no combustion cover seals then Not RGI are you

 

[Unklian]

So you reckon there are no combustion cover seals then Not RGI are you

I'm not RGI.
If I was, I wouldn't need this advice.
I didn't know if they'd still be teaching people about such old boilers.
People just seem to swap in Combis.
Just thought some time served people might be able to help.

There are no air / gas / flameproof seals on this boiler,
Or, by "seals" do you simply mean covers & cover plates?
It is very old.

I open it up every couple of years to clean out any dirt / dust
and brush down the cast iron fins with a radiator brush.

I was just after a bit of advice as to Whether the pilot flame is adjustable for direction.

Cheers.

 

[Agile]

Instead of rushing into repairs which you are not trained or competent to do you could start by reading the forum rules!

Its quite clearly stated that we do not give advice on DIY gas work.

Please take our advice and call a competent person who is trained and assessed at working on gas boilers.

Tony Glazier

 

[gasservice85]

alternately post this in combustion chamber and you will get all the help you need

Can't find that forum, do you have a direct link please?

first you become a gassafe registered engineer then you will get advice

 

[adlplumbing]

and their are seals trust me i check them all the time

 

[Unklian]

OK, I understand.

I'll see if it starts to fail on a regular basis. If so, I'll call somebody out.

Is there somebody trustworthy in the Sheffield area who
you people would recommend?

It's taken me a few years to establish connections with tradesmen (I'm one myself) that I can trust & expect to do a good job for the money.
Somebody with "Old Boiler" experience rather than a massive list of recent qualifications.
I don't want......"I can do you a great deal on a Combi"

Thanks Again all of you.

Ian.

 

[misterdubya]

It is a simple repair. One which I did today.

If I may make a few suggestions here...

1: you use a reputable company that has been used by locals.
2: once you have given them the job, it should be a no fix no fee.
3: a reputable company will charge for their time - even to ascertain the fault. A simple repair like this will add very little to the diagnostic charge - but this is where you use stage 1. Personally, I would have it fixed within the call out charge but this is a DIY site, not a price comparison.
4: we are not out to rip you off, but we like to do a proper job - even a simple repair. You may be happy with an honest gas person, and tell a friend who needs a fire removing. He may tell a freind who needs a new boiler. Surely no-one can advise a new boiler on such a basic fault?

Mr. W.

 

[Unklian]

Surely no-one can advise a new boiler on such a basic fault?

Mr. W.

Lets hope not !
Seems to be the way of things these days.
Thanks for the advice,
I'll keep an eye on the old girl and see how she behaves.

Ian.

 

[Agile]

Today, I went to repair a Worcester boiler leaking and with pressure fluctuations.

Condensate pipe joint leaking and resealed with solvent cement.

Pressure in expansion vessel correct but inadequate air volume so system depressurised and vessel repressurised.

No problem, all done within our fixed price diagnostic fee.

Tony