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Old-Biscuit
May 14, 2014Explorer III
Pilot light is a simple system
Is pilot flame strong steady flame that engulfs tip of thermocouple?
Thermocouple needs to get HOT so milivot signal is sent to gas control to allow main gas to flow
Thermocouple could be carboned up/dirty. Clean thermocouple with emery cloth.
Thermocouple needs to have a tight connection at gas valve....if loose it doesn't allow circuit to be made. Check that nut at gas valve is tight........don't over tighten!!
Thermocouple could be bad...replace
Pilot flame not strong steady or doesn't engulf thermocouple...clean pilot orifice with alcohol
A good cleaning of pilot/thermocouple assembly goes a long way in resolving lighting problems
As for the furnace.....cleaning of burner assembly etc.
PM me...I'm in Camp Verde Area also :B
Is pilot flame strong steady flame that engulfs tip of thermocouple?
Thermocouple needs to get HOT so milivot signal is sent to gas control to allow main gas to flow
Thermocouple could be carboned up/dirty. Clean thermocouple with emery cloth.
Thermocouple needs to have a tight connection at gas valve....if loose it doesn't allow circuit to be made. Check that nut at gas valve is tight........don't over tighten!!
Thermocouple could be bad...replace
Pilot flame not strong steady or doesn't engulf thermocouple...clean pilot orifice with alcohol
A good cleaning of pilot/thermocouple assembly goes a long way in resolving lighting problems
As for the furnace.....cleaning of burner assembly etc.
PM me...I'm in Camp Verde Area also :B
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