Baxi Solo thermocouple replacement...DIY??

[dunamis]

I've got a Baxi Solo 2 50RS and the pilot light is going out every other day. Having looked around it seems that replacing the thermocouple has a good chance of fixing this problem and since they're not too expensive it's probably worth a shot.

Now, I'm a boiler novice and haven't done any work on a boiler before. Is this something I should do myself (with an online idiots guide or something) or do I need to get the cheque book out and pay for someone to do it.

I was also wanting to service the boiler but the instructions look like I really shouldn't be going there...disconnecting gas connections and the like.

Any help appreciated!
Thanks

Ronnie

 

[gavinda]

you said you're a novice. stay that way and pay someone to do it safely.

 

[gas4you]

Get someone in to service and replace the thermocouple at the same time, it will be cheaper.

Are you sure it is the thermocouple? Tell the service guy when you book him if you are, as these are special to your boiler.

 

[dunamis]

Thanks for the advice. I'm not entirely sure that it's the thermocouple but it looks like on of the most likely causes (or maybe a dirty pilot injector..?).

Anyway - I noticed that you can pick up universal thermocouples quite readily...would that be suitable or do I need a specific one for this boiler?

Cheers
Ronnie

 

[dunamis]

oops - sorry...you already answered that!

Guess I'll be returning the universal thermocouple I bought 'just in case' it would work.

(Note to self: if you ask for advice, try reading it properly)

Ronnie