It's a really old one but was fine until this morning when I gave it a clean. Hoover in and got all the muck out (the heat exchanger leaks so limescale builds up on the burner). Put it back together and pilot lights fine, switch on and the burner lights good, followed after 10 secs or so by this big yellow flame that blows out the lot and makes a big ol' bang!
I took the case back off again removed the burner and gave it a good clean out (didn't mess with the injector).
Any ideas to let me take a shower this evening preferably without blowing the kitchen up?
We are getting prices for a new system, but I can't stay smelly for that long!
Cheers for any help.
this morning ignition light on but gas pilot light not on .gas fire in living room working ok.have tried to ignight pilot light, without success.
jack edwards
February 2011
when it windy the boiler flame flares up
space-saver
gary
November 2009
I have a Glow Worm Space Saver 50B.
Can any one tell me how old it is please?
Richard
June 2009
Glow worm spacer saver, the boiler flares up for a few minutes and then cuts out
shash
February 2009
I have sold the gas valve now v sorry but have other parts
Nathan WIng
October 2008
If you need a spare part for your boiler then i have any parts, just email me with your requirements and i'll get back to you. Very reasonable prices.
I have a gas valve, the thermostat thingy, igniter, and wiring box. I have all the knobs as well.
bikerlad4@hotmail.co.uk
Nathan Wing
October 2008
It's probably a bit late now, but your it sounds like your heat exchanger is cracked, when it heats up the crack opens and water sprays all over the burner. Drain your system and put Radweld in your header tank, its lasted me ten years so far (-:
Neil
May 2007
Thanks for your reply.
It is uncanny that it was ok before I turned it off though???
I gave it another try this evening and this bright yellow flame licked out as far as the sight glass although it did stay running for that and a further ignition. Too scared to leave it on though.
Dean Hendricks
September 2006
sound like the gas pressure, poss faulty valve
hi-spec plumbing
September 2006
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