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Why can't I keep my new heater alight?

I connected new full gas bottle and lit as detailed [although I had to 'blow' the flame to get the med and high settings to light]. It stayed alight for about 5 minutes. It then started to burn less fiercely and gradually the ceramics lost their redness. I turned it back to low but the power/heat decreased until the flame went out. I was then unable to light it so left it for about 30 mins. The fire then lit again and I left it on low. It only burned for a few minutes before repeating the process and going out. I have checked there is no dust etc on the gas bottle (which there wasnt); have moved it to try in a warmer room; held the button down for several seconds before igniting but nothing is making it stay alight. I have tried lighting it several times over the last few hours and it seems to be getting worse, not better. Can you advise me what to do.

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Sounds like the gas bottle may be defective. I would suggest you try another before proceeding.

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