So, how do you light the pilot on an e.l.m Leblanc?

[RodS]

I've just moved in and the pilot's out on my boiler, which is an elm leblanc.

I've never heard of/used this type of boiler, it's been idle for 3-4 months and the pilot light has gone out.

the company that serviced it say it will cost £70 to call someone out, but surely there's an easy way to relight this myself?

would be very grateful if you can help!

RodS

 

[ollski]

Make sure the gas tap under the boiler on the left hand side is turned on then turn on a hot tap with the power on and keep the red ignition button on the right hand side pressed in...you may be lucky but I have my doubts.

 

[doitall]

Check the electric power is turned on.

Turn knob C to the position control heating system.

Push in button B and hold for a minimum 10 seconds.

While holding button B press knob E keeping both knobs pressed in, look through the pilot window and the spark will be seen, and the pilot burner should light.

When the pilot lights release button E but hold button B for a further 10 seconds

 

[ollski]

oops forgot the pilot button . Ignition rarely works on these and replacement control box is over 300 quid.

 

[geoff@cetltd]

WHat model Le Blanc is it ?

one of the old GVM 420 / 520s ?

 

[croydoncorgi]

ELM LeBlanc boilers are now no longer imported into UK(?) - presumably to avoid confusion or embarrassing comparisons - the company is part of Bosch Group, along with Worcester Bosch and Buderus.

Based on the examples I've seen (leaking, clapped-out, corroded, ...), the best way of lighting the pilot is along with the rest of the boiler, on top of a ritual funeral pyre!

 

[RodS]

OK thanks for the info, I'll give this a try. . .got a feeling this is going to cost me though!!

 

[Agile]

Be aware that this boiler is now quite old and spares are not generally stocked in the UK.

Also being French it is a rather odd design and every part seems to be unique to that manufacturer.

I would recommend that you start saving up to have it replaced fairly soon.

Tony