Mexico 2 Boiler problems

[Buck]

Hi all

This is my first post as I found this forum today after I developed problems with my Mexico 2 RS 60 gas boiler.

When I realised that I had no heating I went outside and saw that the pilot light was out.

I followed the restart procedure, and for a start the light would not stay on, however after a few tries the light stayed on, but as soon as I turned the knob to fire up the boiler the light went out. I have tried this several times with the same result. I have tried to clean round about the pilot light, even though it seemed clean enough, with no joy.

Am I going to be resigned to calling in a plumber , or is there anything else I can try?

Cheers in advance

Buck

 

[ollski]

I should replace the thermocouple to start with and check that the thermocouple is well in the pilot flame.

 

[Buck]

If the thermocouple is the part which the pilot light burns against, then just now the flame is not quite touching it, however when I relit the pilot light for a start it was.

Sorry for not being too technical. House is getting a bit cooler now up here in the NE of Scotland.

Thanks for the reply

Buck

 

[ollski]

It needs a service...the pilot is partly blocked.

 

[Buck]

When I call for a service, should I mention the fact that there is a problem in case he needs a part, or is a thermocouple a standard item which he would carry with him.

It was serviced just prior to us moving in which is just about 15 months. I take it annual servicing is recommended.

Thanks again

Buck

 

[DP]

A service should comprise sweeping the heat exchanger, cleaning injectors, checking thermocouple, checking seals, checking burner pressure among other things.

To some a service is 15 minuteson site with no work carried out on the boiler.

 

[ollski]

It may well be that a new thermocouple isn't the answer, just a simple clean out of the pilot assembly...this is bog standard fare for any heating engineer, but if debris is blocking the pilot then the whole thing is due a clean.