Propane water heater
Hi I can get my pilot light on my water heater lit, but when I let the knob go up so I can move it to the on position the pilot light goes out.I have replaced the thermocopler didn't change anything. ...
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mileshuff wrote:
I ALWAYS have to light the pilot then continue holding the knob in for 15-20 seconds before releasing it. This is because the thermocouple must heat up enough to cause it to keep the pilot on. If the thermocouple has not heated enough then the pilot will go out as soon as you release the knob. This prevents gas leaking if the pilot goes out.
Yeah, that's the first thing I thought of...releasing the knob too soon. But if you have had it working in the past then there is another problem. If it's a new to you trailer then you could experience both problems - air in the lines as well as releasing the knob too soon. I had to bleed the propane lines in my refrigerator before it would stay lit consistently after I ran the stove.
