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Pilot light on glow worm hide away 60B doesnt stay alight?

How can I fix this, I have been attempting to relight the pilot as it has been out since not using it over the summer, but although it comes on and the thermostat goes orange as soon as i remove my hand or raise it from the control knob A, the light goes out. I am not sure how i can sort this out?
please advise

sham
September 2008
replace the thermocouple-see page 26 of manual

bartles
September 2011
Could anyone advise re my Glow worm Boiler Hideaway boiler.....worked perfectly fine for years...switched off this morning as schedule....tried to switch back on but pilot light is not lit and and will not ignite either when using igniter or when trying to light with long match...

Cold anyone advice what I could do?

Alan

Alan E --
February 2009
Thanks for your help Jeff x much appreciated, ill give that a try, just trying to find out what length thermocouple I need now......

Sham
September 2008
Although I am not familiar with your model, It is very likely that the thermocouple is damaged and should be replaced. When the pilot light warms the thermocouple this should energise the gas valve and self hold. I have replaced the thermocouple many times on my model of Glowworm. Replacements can usually be purchased for about £5 from Plumb Centre or similar stores. Ensure you get the correct length thermocouple.

Jeff
September 2008

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