Yes.
High winds can cause reversal of air flow down vent pipe causing pilot flame to blow out.
If situation happens frequently, then special roof cap has to be added.
Have plumber check natural draft up vent pipe.
Other things can cause same problem, for example if vent fan is located in same room as water heater, or house is tightly insulated, and vent fan is ON, then it will draw air down the water heater vent and blow out pilot.
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Bosch_Checking_the_draft.pdf
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SOURCE: Bosch 125 Tankless Water Heater - Water not hot enough
Sounds more like the venturi in the watervalve of the tankless water heater is clogged. I would recommed rebuilding it and paying close attention to properly relubing the pushrod and cleaning the venturi.
SOURCE: burner will not light
Try this web site!
http://www.protankless.com/BoschProHome/GasProducts/BoschGWH425HN/tabid/506/Default.aspx
Copy & Paste to Google search engine.
SOURCE: lighting the pilot light
The steps involved can vary slightly depending on your furnace model and pilot valve type, so if possible try and find the instructions inside the furnace door cover or in the instruction manual.
This is for a gas fired furnace, but applies to any gas-fueled appliance including water heater.
Two of the most common types of pilot valve body assemblies either have a red reset button and a gas valve or no reset button and a valve knob that can be depressed. But whichever type you've got, if you have an older model furnace with a standing pilot (flame is lit all the time) then this is the basic procedure.
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A natural gas flame should be a bright blue with the tip of the flame having just a tinge of yellow. A propane flame should have a bluish green flame with a tinge of yellow at the tip. The flame should be strong enough to hit the thermocouple tip about 1/2 inch from the tip end. If the flame is weak or shaky looking, check to see that a breeze or draft is not blowing on it.
Adjusting the Flame
There is usually a small screw on the pilot valve body that will adjust the flame. You may have to refer to the manufacturer's instructions to find the screw. Turn the screw as needed to adjust the flame throw.
Yellow Flame
A yellow flame is caused by lack of air and incomplete combustion. It can be caused by a dirty pilot tube tip.
Split Flame
This is caused by dirt in the pilot tube. Take a needle or small nail and gently clean the tube.
Flickering or Wavering Flame
A flame that flickers is usually caused by a draft.
SOURCE: Tankless water heater pilot light will not stay on
It is most likely the water valve stuck open, telling the controls to heat water, that it thinks is flowing through it, but without actual flow it overheats. Depending on how comfortable you are with taking it apart yourself, you could open the valve to see if it just needs cleaned out, or if you have a ruptured diaphragm or some other cause.
SOURCE: no hot water, pilot light lights but no burner ignition
Thermo coupler may be defective. it controls the main gas valve by closing main if pilot is out. make sure thermo coupler bulb is positioned over and near tip of pilot flame, but not in the flame. Thermo couplers are inexpensive and easy to change out.
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