I have an old Imperial (long since out of business) gas fire, "coal" / flame type. The pilot light keeps going out, and therefore the gas supply is automatically shut off. I presume that the thermocouple has finally burnt out. (Listed as, 350 mm, part No. T2-52). Will I be able to get a replacement? Is this something that I should attempt to replace myself?
pilot/thermocouple
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Its very likely that the thermocouple is still available in the form of the same part as used on other fires.
If you could take a clear photo beside a ruler then I am sure someone here could suggest a similar type to fit.
In your own home you could replace it IF you are competent.
In the case of a gas fire there is little that can go wrong in replacing the thermocouple yourself.
The advantage of a competent CORGI is that he can assess the general condition and safety of the fire and do tests on the effectiveness of the flue. Successive DIY repairs to a gas fire can mean that its never safety checked by a professional for many years!
While many people never have a gas fire serviced regularly I would say that its very risky if its not checked every 4-5 years although the ideal would be to have it serviced anually.
Tony
If you could take a clear photo beside a ruler then I am sure someone here could suggest a similar type to fit.
In your own home you could replace it IF you are competent.
In the case of a gas fire there is little that can go wrong in replacing the thermocouple yourself.
The advantage of a competent CORGI is that he can assess the general condition and safety of the fire and do tests on the effectiveness of the flue. Successive DIY repairs to a gas fire can mean that its never safety checked by a professional for many years!
While many people never have a gas fire serviced regularly I would say that its very risky if its not checked every 4-5 years although the ideal would be to have it serviced anually.
Tony
Thanks Tony. I'm tempted to repair it, but truth be told, I think if it were to be inspected by a professional it would be condemned. (The 'burner tube' if you know what I mean, has a few splits in it too. I suppose it must be about 15 years old). It's such a shallow unit, only 7.5 inches, that it is difficult to find a suitable replacement. I think that I would really have to source a whole new unit. I don't suppose you know of one that would fit. Mine has steel "coals" incorporated, so it actually throws out quite a bit of heat and I'd want something that would supply heat as well as flames.
(I'd have replied sooner but I lost my broadband connection).
(I'd have replied sooner but I lost my broadband connection).
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I wonder how I guessed that!
Being open flued, gas fires are potentially very dangerous if not checked regularly.
Tony
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