How do you light the ignition on a boiler?

Turn the gas control knob to the “pilot” position, then press down on the knob. Pressing down on the knob will release gas into the pilot light orifice. Insert a lit fireplace match or a butane candle lighter into the access hole and light the pilot light. Keep holding down the control knob button as you do this.

How do I start my boiler?

Close the bottom blowdown valves, then open the upper drum vent valves. Start filling with soft water. Manually inject boiler water treatment chemicals including oxygen scavenger chemicals, so that the chemicals are added with the fill water. Once full to the operating level, open the fuel system and fire the boiler.

What do you do when your boiler light goes out?

If your boiler has a faulty pilot light you should immediately call professional heating engineers. It could be very dangerous since if the pilot light goes out, the boiler could still release the mains gas into the atmosphere and could pose a carbon monoxide poisoning risk.

Should boiler pilot light be on all the time?

The pilot light is the blue flame that always stays lit under your boiler. When heat is required, the pilot light will inflame that gas and send it to the burners. The pilot light must always stay on or gas will easily escape.

How do I know if my boiler pilot light is out?

How to Tell If the Pilot Light Is Out

1. Locate the front cover panel on your furnace. It should be a little door that’s easily visible.
2. If your pilot light is on, it should be easy to see – your eyes will be drawn to the little flame.
3. If you don’t see a flame, your pilot light is out.
4. If there is a flame, check the color.

Why does my boiler not turn on?

There are a variety of reasons why your boiler may not be working; common examples include the boiler pressure being too low or too high, a power cut, gas supply issues, a faulty pilot light, a frozen condensate pipe, faulty internal components or a more complex issue.

Should a boiler pilot light always be on?

The pilot light is the blue flame that always stays lit under your boiler. When heat is required, the pilot light will inflame that gas and send it to the burners. The pilot light must always stay on or gas will easily escape. If the pilot light keeps turning off, then your boiler is not working.

How do I get the pilot light back on my boiler?

How do you relight the pilot light on a boiler?

1. Turn the gas to ‘pilot. ‘
2. Press and hold the reset switch for one minute and hold a flame to the pilot light at the same time.
3. If all is working as expected, return any casing/doors and turn the gas from ‘pilot’ to ‘on.

Why won’t my boiler pilot light come on?

No Pilot Light: When the boiler is not igniting and the pilot light has gone out, this usually means debris has blocked the jet. Even the smallest speck of dirt can block the jet and make the pilot light go out. Ultimately, the boiler does not ignite again.

Should the pilot light always be on in a boiler?