Identifying gas boiler ignition type

How can I tell whether my boiler has a pilot light or an electronic ignition?

Asked by Mo on 18th Jan 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"If boiler is made after 2002 doesn’t have pilot light"
Answered on 18th Jan 2023 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"you can see electrodes on ouside of burner and all new boiler have electrodes pilot light used to be in old boilers"
Answered on 18th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Normally if it’s pilot operating it will have a viewing window to view pilot and gas valve will be easy to access along with piezo ignition button that clicks to light pilot I hope this may help"
Answered on 18th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"You should have a small glass to see a pilot light , if under 10 - 15 years old likely to be auto ignition"
Answered on 31st May 2023 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"From boiler/burner inspection hatch/window u can see pilot light
Modern boilers have spark ignition"
Answered on 24th Apr 2023 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
"You would need to provide the boiler details. There are hundreds to choose so Make and Model Please.
Example:- Baxi Sole 15He would be Electronic ignition.
Example:- Glowworm Spacesaver 50BF would be pilot type."
Answered on 16th Oct 2024 - Member since May 2024 - report
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