Can you help my apollo 15/30 has had new gas value new cupling and systerm been flused out pilot light will not light and stay on as soon as you let go it goes out what more can i do it is a old boiler.
HELP APOLLO 15/30 PILOT LIGHT PROBS
- Thread starter daniellaw2005
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It was working and he said to get the system flushed which we did and then it keeps going out again my husband got it going but we had a leak from the bathroom rad and was advised to turn boiler off now cant get it going again i really cant afford a new one just before crimbo and as we have done so much to this one it seems a waste and the bloke who came out works for my brother inlaws firm and they have been trying to help he is corgi reg and all that
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Unfortunately there are many reasons for the pilot to go out or become difficult to light.
Ignition electrode worn/not adjusted
Ignition cable shorting out
Pilot gas supply pipework leaking
Pilot not blocked (crisp blue flame)
Pilot adjusted correctly.
Faulty thermocouple
Faulty o/heat stat
Poor connections of stat and thermoccouple
Non genuine TC and o/heat stat used
Top socket not split/corroded
Pilot shield in place
Pilot sight glass not cracked/seals OK
Casings seals OK
Casing correctly fitted especially around TC/pilot supply pipework
Heat exchanger not blocked (very common - and can take an hour to clean out)
Blocked gas valve inlet filter
Flue not corroded
Flue outer cover plate not missing
Flue not in a high wind position
High thermostat working correctly
Bypass pipework
Bypass adjustment
Pump not running slow/ impeler not blocked
Pump overrun operating correctly
Blockages/poor water circulation
Incorrect or faulty wiring
and probably several other items..........
Most of this is within the combustion chamber so get the installer back. There are plenty of these boilers still going strong with many years life left in them.
Sometimes it can take a few visits - just start with the simplest and cheapest problems to solve.
Ignition electrode worn/not adjusted
Ignition cable shorting out
Pilot gas supply pipework leaking
Pilot not blocked (crisp blue flame)
Pilot adjusted correctly.
Faulty thermocouple
Faulty o/heat stat
Poor connections of stat and thermoccouple
Non genuine TC and o/heat stat used
Top socket not split/corroded
Pilot shield in place
Pilot sight glass not cracked/seals OK
Casings seals OK
Casing correctly fitted especially around TC/pilot supply pipework
Heat exchanger not blocked (very common - and can take an hour to clean out)
Blocked gas valve inlet filter
Flue not corroded
Flue outer cover plate not missing
Flue not in a high wind position
High thermostat working correctly
Bypass pipework
Bypass adjustment
Pump not running slow/ impeler not blocked
Pump overrun operating correctly
Blockages/poor water circulation
Incorrect or faulty wiring
and probably several other items..........
Most of this is within the combustion chamber so get the installer back. There are plenty of these boilers still going strong with many years life left in them.
Sometimes it can take a few visits - just start with the simplest and cheapest problems to solve.
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