High
Pilot Fault Finding on Glow-worm Hideaway 40B

Your boiler's small starter flame will not stay lit, meaning the device cannot safely ignite the main burner to provide heat or hot water.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Pilot will not light with match. Undo tubing nut at pilot burner; if gas does not flow freely, undo tubing nut at pilot outlet of gas valve. If gas flows freely there, change blocked pilot tube. If no gas flow from gas valve, change gas valve.

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This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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