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Posted by Stevoh! on November 24, 2006, 10:18 am
spot on advice - thanks very much!
the gas outlet was coked up.
cheers,
Steve
bremen68 wrote:
> Stevoh! wrote:
> > Hi,
> > We have a cannon gas fire which has recently started to shut itself off
> > after only 20 mins of operation. Also, In order to turn it on, I need
> > to blow the flames (like a camp fire) so that it will stay on. Perhaps
> > this is an indication of the problem?
> >
> > Before calling in an expert, are there some simple things that I can
> > check?
> >
> > Also, there is some gold coloured grit which came with the fire -
> > anyone know what purpose this serves pls?
> >
> > all help much appreciated.
> >
> > Steve
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> Had a similar problem with my fireplace. Couple items it could be. I
> got a pipe cleaner and run that down into the jet where the gas comes
> out. Soot builds up in there and can cause problems. Canned air works
> well for that too (I realize this is obvious, but you'll want to shut
> off the gas and give it a bit to cool down before you do any of this)
> Another item that it might be is one of your logs (I'm assuming you
> have logs on it) might be out of alignment, that will kick the heat
> back down and set off the over ride.
>
> Not sure about the having to blow on it to keep it going part... I've
> never had that problem but it might be related to a sensor problem.
>
> Hope it works out...
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