Boiler pilot light won't stay lit after meter change

[Stephcp]

We just had our meters changed from prepayment to smart meters. The boiler was lit after with no leaks, but has subsequently gone out and won't stay lit anymore.
There is still a good gas supply to the cooker so I don't think it's a supply issue.

Any ideas???

 

[townfanjon]

This often happens , I am guessing its an old boiler ?

 

[king of pipes]

Thermocouple needs changing I am doing one this morning you will need a gas engineer I am afraid . Kop

 

[Stephcp]

This often happens , I am guessing its an old boiler ?

It looks pretty old but I'm not sure exactly

 

[townfanjon]

It looks pretty old but I'm not sure exactly

Older boilers ran slightly different to modern day boilers , and are prone to these sort of problems, you will need a Gas Safe man to look .

 

[Stephcp]

Older boilers ran slightly different to modern day boilers , and are prone to these sort of problems, you will need a Gas Safe man to look .

That's a shame! Thanks for the advice x

 

[centralheatking]

You might have a go at the outfit that changed your meter, I am not sure about the remit here but surely after a changeover they ought to check your appliances are safe and functional as they are carrying out 'work' to a gas system ..others might know more
centralheatking