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3. PILOT LIT, BUT NO MAINS GAS on Ideal WLX RS50 / RS60

Your boiler's small pilot light is on, but the main burner is failing to ignite to provide heating or hot water.

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Call an engineer soon

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

Technical description

Check supply voltage at control box, fuse, CH and HW controls, system controls (room/cylinder thermostats), boiler thermostat, and gas control valve.

Engineer required

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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