Ideal Elan2 Pilot Light very small

[awksed]

Hi All
I have an Ideal Elan2 which was left idle for about 5 weeks whilst I was on holiday. On returning, I can't seem to light the pilot. When I press the piezo ignition button, (if) it lights the pilot, the flame is very small, almost invisible and as soon as I release the Gas Control Valve Knob, the pilot light goes out. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks in advance.

 

[dunbar]

Pilot assembly probably needs a clean. It will require gas connections to be broken so it may not be something you'd want to do yourself.

 

[awksed]

Thanks, I'll call out a pro.

 

[awksed]

OK, pro called, news bad, boiler leaking, maybe years, condemned now, new required, £1960 installed, ouch.