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The detailed directions are printed on front of EVERY gas regulator. - However, in general, turn regulator switch to OFF for 2 minutes, then to PILOT and depress for one minute, then light pilot or press clicker till it lights. Keep PILOT pressed for 2 more minutes then slowly release it. If it stays on then turn main switch to RUN or ON. (if the pilot has to be lit manually, I use a barbecue match, 12 " long.)
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Hot water heater pilot wont light?
THERMOCOUPLE or defective gas valve
How do you turn off a heater pilot light?
Same as any hot water heater. Turn the gas valve to off.
Why doesn't my hot water heater light everytime?
If it is gas operated, the hot water heater may not light because it may have a defective millivolt sensor. The millivolt sensor is heated up by the pilot and generates a fractional amount of voltage telling the gas valve that the pilot is lit and the gas valve can now be safely opened to heat the water heater.
Is the hot water heater gas and electric?
Gas heater & electric heater both are available.
If the pilot light goes out on your hot water heater is it dangerous or harmful?
No, it is not dangerous. (Unless you are working with a water heater that is 20+ years old.) In any modern hot water heater, if the pilot light goes out a fail-safe will go off - preventing gas from leaking out. Also, there is a sensor so if there is not enough air-flow or oxygen with the water heater, it will shut off the gas.
Your electricity just got shut off Will your gas water heater still distribute hot water?
Yes, your gas water heater will still distribute hot water.
Where is the drain on a gas hot water heater?
Side of water heater, near bottom.
How can you get hot water from a gas water heater if the service is not on?
You cant
Hot water in bath not working?
If the tub is not getting hot water the issue is probably with the hot water heater. The hot water heater may have tripped a breaker or the pilot light went out.
If my hot water heater is not lighting what could the problem be?
If you have a gas water heater and your pilot light will not light, the most common problem is a faulty thermcouple. A licensed plummer can easily and cheaply fix this or you can find information to do it yourself online.
How does a gas hot water heater generate electricity?
thermopile
Can an oil-fueled hot water heater be converted to gas?
no
