chasbo67ExplorerAug 29, 2014Gas RangesWhy do RV Ranges still use a standing pilot light instead of DSI like ALL THE OTHER APPLIANCES?
14 RepliesReplies sorted by NewestShow MorerhagfoExplorer IIIAug 29, 2014chasbo67 wrote:Why do RV Ranges still use a standing pilot light instead of DSI like ALL THE OTHER APPLIANCES?Well current 2005 Copper Canyon, has a twisty sparker for lighting. a standing pilot would be improvement!!I have been looking into adding a battery powered sparker, it would be push button, but better than the twist knob. I agree DSI would be far better!!TXicemanExplorer IIAug 29, 2014Our Dometic range is a sealed top gas burner with electric ignitors. Kensh410ExplorerAug 29, 2014Mine does not have a standing pilot but has a button to push that creates a spark at each burner like a BBQ lighteramandasgrammaExplorerAug 29, 2014I've wondered the same thing.......
rhagfoExplorer IIIAug 29, 2014chasbo67 wrote:Why do RV Ranges still use a standing pilot light instead of DSI like ALL THE OTHER APPLIANCES?Well current 2005 Copper Canyon, has a twisty sparker for lighting. a standing pilot would be improvement!!I have been looking into adding a battery powered sparker, it would be push button, but better than the twist knob. I agree DSI would be far better!!
TXicemanExplorer IIAug 29, 2014Our Dometic range is a sealed top gas burner with electric ignitors. Ken
sh410ExplorerAug 29, 2014Mine does not have a standing pilot but has a button to push that creates a spark at each burner like a BBQ lighter
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