Is it dangerous if the pilot light goes out?
A pilot light may need to be re-lit from time to time after being extinguished on purpose or by accident. If it is accidentally extinguished, there exists a danger that the gas used to keep the flame lit will continue to vent, possibly into the living space.
Can a pilot light cause a fire?
A pilot light that is unlit for an extended amount of time can leak gas into your home, eventually causing a fire.
What causes a pilot light to go out?
Improper Venting & Airflow Sometimes a pilot light can go out as a result of some source of wind or air simply blowing it out. If this happens, there could be an issue with how your flue pipe is set up or how your system is venting.
Can I light my pilot light with a lighter?
Fortunately, relighting a pilot light is easy. All you need is a long-neck multipurpose lighter and a flashlight. NOTE: Never relight the pilot if you smell gas. This indicates a leak and could cause an explosion if you light a match or lighter.
Can you light a pilot light with a lighter?
Can I leave my pilot light out all the time?
To prevent any gas explosions happening in our homes, valves are fitted which should sense if the flame is lit or not. When this valve senses no flame the gas will be cut off and any build-up of dangerous gases will be prevented. Regardless of this fact, it is not recommended you leave a pilot light out for any prolonged period of time.
Can a cracked heat exchanger cause a pilot light to go out?
Older heating systems are known for cracked heat exchangers, resulting in your pilot light going out. An air leak will alter the pressure in the combustion chamber and will affect the flame inside. If the crack is located somewhere inside the heat exchanger, air can blow onto the flame.
What causes a pilot light to go out in a car?
For example, pilot lights could go out if there are high winds/drafts and low gas pressures but it could also be faulty, loose or broken vents, valves, thermocouples or heat exchangers. That’s why you should never take a pilot flame outage lightly. Do always read/consult the manufacturer’s guidelines first.
Is it dangerous to light the pilot light on a boiler?
If you damage the appliance it could lead to a gas leak and be more dangerous than ever. Do not light your pilot light if you are in doubt that there could be a more complex issue with your boiler. The danger and risks can be incredibly high when it comes to the ignition of gas and could result in death.