it sounds like you need a new thermocouple it the bit that the flame touches when the pilot light is lit you can go to the plumbing cent and get a new one and fit it yourself its very bendy so bend it to the shape you need should be a 10mm or 8mm spanner to undo it be carefull not to snap it
Beanz
June 2011
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