It's a really old one but was fine until this morning when I gave it a clean. Hoover in and got all the muck out (the heat exchanger leaks so limescale builds up on the burner). Put it back together and pilot lights fine, switch on and the burner lights good, followed after 10 secs or so by this big yellow flame that blows out the lot and makes a big ol' bang!
I took the case back off again removed the burner and gave it a good clean out (didn't mess with the injector).
Any ideas to let me take a shower this evening preferably without blowing the kitchen up?
We are getting prices for a new system, but I can't stay smelly for that long!
Cheers for any help.

Dean Hendricks, September 2006

this morning ignition light on but gas pilot light not on .gas fire in living room working ok.have tried to ignight pilot light, without success.

jack edwards, February 2011

when it windy the boiler flame flares up
space-saver

gary, November 2009

I have a Glow Worm Space Saver 50B.
Can any one tell me how old it is please?

Richard, June 2009

Glow worm spacer saver, the boiler flares up for a few minutes and then cuts out

shash, February 2009

I have sold the gas valve now v sorry but have other parts

Nathan WIng, October 2008

If you need a spare part for your boiler then i have any parts, just email me with your requirements and i'll get back to you. Very reasonable prices.

I have a gas valve, the thermostat thingy, igniter, and wiring box. I have all the knobs as well.

bikerlad4@hotmail.co.uk

Nathan Wing, October 2008

It's probably a bit late now, but your it sounds like your heat exchanger is cracked, when it heats up the crack opens and water sprays all over the burner. Drain your system and put Radweld in your header tank, its lasted me ten years so far (-:

Neil, May 2007

Thanks for your reply.
It is uncanny that it was ok before I turned it off though???
I gave it another try this evening and this bright yellow flame licked out as far as the sight glass although it did stay running for that and a further ignition. Too scared to leave it on though.

Dean Hendricks, September 2006

sound like the gas pressure, poss faulty valve

hi-spec plumbing, September 2006