boiler pilot light keeps going out!!

[d8424337]

Hi all,
I am new to this site, I have an old boiler and the pilot light sometimes goes out.
It has gone out twice in the last month. I have managed to reset it and get it lit again.
Is it a case of just getting it serviced or is it time to get a new boiler??
Many thanks

 

[bengasman]

What model?
How old?
Any other issues?
How long since last service?
Could be pilot light unit dying which is usually not that expensive.
As a rule of thumb I always say if £100 will give you another year, go for it.

 

[andytheplumber]

Whats making the pilot light go out. Thermo knackered, Or lack off oxygen. ie carbon monoxide

 

[gas4you]

Could just be the pilot injector blocked, or even worn too large.

Is the pilot blue or yellow?

 

[macfudd]

Get it serviced,probably just a choked pilot.

 

[d8424337]

Thanks for all your replies,
It is a Thorne apollo boiler and it looks ancient and I am not sure of the age of it as we have only lived in the property for 18 months.
The pilot light is blue with what as I can only describe as the wick part is slightly orange. (god I know all the plumbing terms NOT)
It has not been serviced in this time and I did not want to spend money on a service if it needed replacing anyway.
It has in all fairness only happened twice in this time but this was only one month apart.

 

[gavinda]

first and foremost,a boiler should be serviced for your and your families safety. the engineer can then advise you if you need a new one now( because its dangerous) or to just start saving for a new one.

get .it. serviced.