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Excessive and yellow pilot light

CK_2
CK_2 Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
Turned out the gas valved had to be replaced. Thanks for replying to my query, appreciate it!

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  • CK_2
    CK_2 Member Posts: 2
    Excessive pilot light

    After I had my thermocouple changed (the pilot light wouldn't stay lit), the pilot light is all yellow and has a really high flame. Pipes around the boiler (Utica gas boiler - steam heat) are very hot to the touch even when boiler is not in use. I checked and the pilot light is now using 100 cubit ft (gas meter) every 5 hrs (with boiler not in use at all). Previously the pilot light was blue and small. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    gas

    you should consider calling an experienced gas tech to check and adjust gas burner, valve , controls and system. probably nothing much but not a job for some one not familiar with GAS.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Sounds like

    whoever changed the thermocouple either used a metal reamer and enlarged the pilot orifice, or left the orifice out all together.

    If not that they may have screwed down on the pilot adjustment screw and increased the flow beyond what it should be.

    I would suggest getting the person back who changed the thermocouple and let them fix it.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    What was wrong with the

    gas valve?
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