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pilot wont stay lit

JM_2
JM_2 Member Posts: 108
in THE MAIN WALL
Gas Co switched the meter recently. The tech had trouble getting the pilot on the gas boiler and the water heater lit. finally lit. two days later. boiler pilot goes out. wont relite. lights but when i let go off the button it imediatly goes out. Whats up?

Thanks

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,496


    Call a licensed tech and have them replace the thermocouple
  • jeff_51
    jeff_51 Member Posts: 545
    yep bad thermocouple

    this is common. As the thermocouple gets older it is ok as long as it stays hot, but once it cools down, it won't generate the milivolts anymore. It was about ready to go in any case
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    john..

    Possibly the thermocouple as EBEBRATT-Ed said. I however think you may have another problem. If the GAS company had a problem with BOTH boiler and water heater, this could be the common link. Call the GAS company back (first make certain they don't charge for such a vist) tell them what you told us. Coincidence, maybe, but have pro check it out or get reassurance (before you pay) that this was the problem.

    Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    John is it New England Gas?

    If it is then you should have been offered an explanation that when gas is shut off the thermocouples may cool down and when relit may not hold. If their policy is still in place they should come back and replace the thermocouples.

    I would give them a call if I were you.
  • JM_2
    JM_2 Member Posts: 108
    thermo

    Replaced thermoC and system works fine.
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