Hob not lighting

[acer]

One of my hobs is lighting-up perfectly, but the other isn't. There is a spark, there is gas, but the two aren't combining. I've tried fiddling around a little bit to see if I can move the sparker a little closer. I've tried prodding a bit of wire into the holes where the gas comes out, but to no avail. It isn't damp in there and it's been this way for a few weeks now. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[Alan Andrews]

I'm assuming that you can see a spark on the affected hob.

The gas jet near to the spark may be blocked.

Use a pipe cleaner to push through the jet.

Or remove the top cover and clean jets, then replace the cover and retry.

 

[WelshGas]

One of my hobs is lighting-up perfectly, but the other isn't. There is a spark, there is gas, but the two aren't combining. I've tried fiddling around a little bit to see if I can move the sparker a little closer. I've tried prodding a bit of wire into the holes where the gas comes out, but to no avail. It isn't damp in there and it's been this way for a few weeks now. Does anyone have any ideas?

Use a match to light it. Run it for 20 minutes or so. Switch off and try again.

 

[acer]

Thanks very much. I'll try the welshgas method first - seems easier. I'll report back soon!

 

[SimonB]

The spark ignition system is very noisy and if it doesn't light the first time it can be very, very noisy especially on a silent campsite early in the morning. I bought one of the little gas lighters for about £4 from most camping shops. Lights the hob instantly and almost silently. This is the most recent advert I could find.

Far more reliable than trying to clean the hob igniter to get a good spark.

 

[GSX1300R]

The spark ignition system is very noisy and if it doesn't light the first time it can be very, very noisy especially on a silent campsite early in the morning. I bought one of the little gas lighters for about £4 from most camping shops. Lights the hob instantly and almost silently. This is the most recent advert I could find.
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Far more reliable than trying to clean the hob igniter to get a good spark.

If you have a Home Bargains near you they are £1 each..we carry a couple for lighting the BBQ.. just keep them in the Cutlery draw...

 

[acer]

I lit the hob (using one of those little gas lighters above) for just 2 minutes and then tried to use the ignition. Worked perfectly.

I might look to make space for a gas lighter though, for those early morning cuppas. Hey! I've just thought of double use. Sometimes you only need a fire for 6 toasted marshmallows. I bet some of you out there keep a gas lighter for that alone.