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Heaters prior to 1978 had "standing pilots" meaning they were on continuously, just like our water heaters still use today, since then laws enacted made a standing pilot for California illegal and the country followed Ca law.
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Pilot light keep going out while central heating unit is on heating the house?
There could be a draft causing the pilot light to go out.
Why does your gas hot water pilot light keep going out?
Spillage
Can not get pilot light to light on the fireplace?
If holding the controls in the LIGHT position for about 15-30 seconds does not keep your pilot lit, there is probably a problem with the thermocouple. That is the small tube that the pilot flame touches. Be sure it is not bent, and being missed by the pilot flame. They do go bad, and require replacement.
How do you keep your pilot light from going out on your gas fireplace As soon as switch it to the on position it goes out?
Check your instructions, Usually you have to keep it on pilot mode for 30 seconds then you should be able to turn it to on without the pilot flame going out.
Why does your pilot light keep going out on the direct vent gas water heater?
My direct vent furnace pilot light issue was the glass viewing port was missingallowing room air to blow out the pilot light. Replacing the missing glass which stopped the draft, fixed the problem.
How do you light the pilot on an octopus furnace?
How do I light pilot light on furnace
Does the gas keep burning if the pilot light goes off on a gas range?
It is supposed to quit burning.
Will a water heater consume gas while is not running?
A small amount to keep the pilot light going.
What causes the pilot light to keep burning out in a furnace?
If this is happening you need to get your furnace serviced by a qualified engineer.
What causes a gas hot water pilot lite to go out?
No, that is part of the function of the pilot light. To light the burner and to keep the gas valve open. The thermocouple sits in the flame of the pilot and produces a small electrical current that keep the gas valve open. When the tank cools down, the thermostat opens the valve to the burner so that it can light. When the pilot goes out, it is usually the thermocouple that is bad.
What is the flame that continuasly stays lit in the older gas stoves?
I believe it is called the "pilot light"
How do you light the pilot light on a heater?
The detailed directions are printed on front of EVERY gas regulator. - However, in general terms, 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 you have to light the pilot manually, use a barbecue match (12 inches long)
