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ledow t1_j6ffa9j wrote

If it's gas and you're in the UK it's literally illegal to tinker with it.

Don't.

Call a certified (Gas-safe) plumber.

You can't afford a £10m lawsuit if you damages your neighbour's house.

P.S. the flame should NEVER burn orange. It means it's burning incompletely and is a carbon monoxide risk.

Get a damn plumber.

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18418871 OP t1_j6fi1ar wrote

I’m in the US

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Signal-Ad8087 t1_j6g7417 wrote

Replace the thermocouple. when you do make sure electricity and gas to the system is off. It's cheap to try but will likely not buy you much time. When you do replace the coupler, drain the hot water tank. The will belp flush and crap out of it. Also clean stuff off and out as best you clean with a soft wire brush. It will cost you under 20.00 in most cases to try. Regardless if it works or not, prepare to replace it soon. I just replaced mine. It was 11 years old under same situation I bought an additional 2 years by doing this. Now ive upgraded to a 40 gallon . If you dont already have a 40 gallon, I don't recommend the upgrade if you have teens in the house. The more hot water available, the more they use it :/

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