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Nicoletitti
Nicoletitti Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
I am having issues getting my Utica Mgb series biker to ignite. Replaced the thermocouple today. The pilot stays lit, can hear the thermostat click and then nothing. Any ideas for a very green repair woman with two young kids who is freezing?

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  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Member Posts: 2,637
    Do you have just one thermostat? Does your boiler also make hot water for your showers? Oil or gas? Pictures of the boiler might help. 
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,858
    Is the is there an electronic vent damper on the boiler?

    Can you post a couple of pics?
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
    MaxMercy
  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,643
    Bad ignition control module.
    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
    ethicalpaul
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,513
    If a standing pilot with thermocouple, perhaps no ignition control module.

    Pictures needed.
  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,643
    edited December 2020
    If a standing pilot with thermocouple, perhaps no ignition control module.
    If it's an older model, you may be right.
    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,578
    If it is a standing pilot, with a Basso control, I have noticed that the sheet metal cover can bind with the button, preventing the button from popping out completely as you light the pilot.
    I replace the thermocouple a couple of times before I figured that one out!—NBC
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,513
    Pictures??
  • Nicoletitti
    Nicoletitti Member Posts: 2
    Sorry everyone. Turned out that after replacing the aquastat next the burner is bad. New heater installation tomorrow 

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