COLD!!!

[pommiecheeks]

So my heating won't turn on. I think its the pilot light thingy, its located in an outside cupboard that must have gigantic spiders resident, so I am a little reluctant to spend too much time fiddling around in there
I have discovered that a family size packet of chilli chips does not keep one warm, even when washed down by 20 cups of tea...

[fleabo]

The old pilot light thingy! Here is a big

[pommiecheeks]

The old pilot light thingy! Here is a big

Thank you.
Do you know if there is anything I can do? Or do I need to get a man out?

[pommiecheeks]

Thank you.
Do you you if there is anything I can do? Or do I need to get a man out?

I meant heating engineer obv! :-/

[fleabo]

I would try and light it.

Follow the instructions first.

If the pilot lights and then goes out, probably your thermocouple has failed.

[pommiecheeks]

I would try and light it.

Follow the instructions first.

If the pilot lights and then goes out, probably your thermocouple has failed.

Yes, that's what I thought.... (cough)

[fleabo]

Of course, your system might be completely different!

BTW - you on mains gas?

[rikyuu]

there's usually a manual lighting sequence. If not, see if you can hear it clicking trying to ignite. If not, may need cleaning, new ignitor or new circuit boards depending on how new/modern it is.

[pommiecheeks]

Of course, your system might be completely different!

BTW - you on mains gas?

Yep. We had our meter changed yesterday, think that could be related?

[pommiecheeks]

there's usually a manual lighting sequence. If not, see if you can hear it clicking trying to ignite. If not, may need cleaning, new ignitor or new circuit boards depending on how new/modern it is.

Thanks, tried a few times.
Given up and called the rental agent.