Keep it lit. One thing it does it keep moisture out. I turned mine off one summer trying to save a couple of bucks and had to spend about two hours cleaning the rust out.
If the pilot light is on, the heater should come on by itself. If the pilot light is off then it has to be lit. If it will not stay on, the thermocouple is bad.
No, the Hayward H400ED1 pool heater does not have a pilot light. Instead, it uses electronic ignition, which means it ignites the gas burner electronically when heat is needed. This design enhances efficiency and eliminates the need for a continuously burning pilot light.
To turn on the water heater pilot, locate the pilot light button or knob on the water heater. Turn the knob to the "pilot" setting and hold it down. While holding the knob down, use a long lighter to ignite the pilot light. Once the pilot light is lit, continue holding the knob down for about a minute before releasing it. This should successfully turn on the water heater pilot.
To check the pilot light on your water heater, locate the access panel near the bottom of the unit. Open the panel and look for a small flame burning inside. If the flame is out, follow the manufacturer's instructions to relight it safely.
To light a pilot light on a wall heater, locate the pilot valve and turn it to the "pilot" position. Hold down the control knob and use a long lighter to ignite the pilot flame. Keep holding the knob for about 30 seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up. Release the knob and the pilot light should stay lit.
To determine if the water heater pilot light is out, locate the pilot light access panel on the water heater. Look inside to see if the pilot light is lit. If it is not lit, you may need to relight it following the manufacturer's instructions.
You don't. If the heater has an electronic spark, then it doesn't have a standing pilot to light. The spark lights the pilot when there is a call for heat, which in turn lights the burners. If the heater is on and the pump is RUNNING, the heater should light automatically when the water temperature is lower than the heat setting.
To light a gas heater with an electronic pilot, locate the pilot light button on the heater. Press and hold the button while simultaneously pressing the ignition button. Keep holding the pilot button for about 30 seconds to allow the pilot light to ignite. Release the pilot button and adjust the temperature as needed.
Have you turned the control from Pilot to On? Have you increased the temperature setting?
The heater pilot light may not stay lit due to issues with the thermocouple, gas supply, or a dirty pilot light. It is important to check and clean these components to ensure the pilot light stays lit.
The pilot light on the water heater went out because there was a lack of gas flow or a problem with the ignition system.
If you smell gas when the pilot light is lit on a gas heater, it could indicate a potential gas leak. The gas might not be burning completely due to a blocked pilot light or faulty burner, leading to the release of unburned gas. It's important to turn off the gas supply immediately, ventilate the area, and have a professional inspect and repair the heater to prevent any safety hazards.