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Pilot being extinguished on Potterton Puma 100e

Your boiler's small starter flame has gone out, which has caused the system to shut down for safety because it can no longer safely ignite the main burner.

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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.

Technical description

On the 80 model (with permanent pilot), this indicates loss of gas supply, flame failure, or over-heating of the central heating water.

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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