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Post by Angelstardust on Apr 5, 2011 16:01:10 GMT
Anybody know about gas fires?
Our fire is the type with a lever at the side. It ignites well when the lever is depressed, but often cuts off the fuel when I take pressure off the lever.
Sometimes it lights well.
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Post by ken on Apr 6, 2011 7:01:40 GMT
I know whats caused it, but I dont know what you can do about it. Gas fittings are made of brass and exposure to both gas and/or carbon will cause verdigris to build up on it. I dont know if the catch that holds the gas valve open is internal or external. If its external a squirt of WD40 will fix it. If its built into the valve itself, its a job for a gas fitter.
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Post by Angelstardust on Apr 6, 2011 8:48:12 GMT
Thanks for that.
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Post by ken on Apr 6, 2011 9:43:46 GMT
Your welcome.
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Post by elvisuk on Apr 6, 2011 12:44:18 GMT
Verdigris is the common name for a green pigment obtained through the application of acetic acid to copper plates or the natural patina formed when copper, brass or bronze is weathered and exposed to air or seawater over a period of time. It is usually a basic copper carbonate, but near the sea will be a basic copper chloride. If acetic acid is present at the time of weathering, it may consist of copper(II) acetate.
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