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Old-Biscuit
Mar 10, 2017Explorer III
Moisture (oily residue) is the result of 'carry over' from additive in propane ---ethyl mercaptan
It is added in small quantities but can build up especially in the smaller pilot tubing on any pilot flame appliances
Did you ever check if 'real' problem is the thermocouple shorting out as posted in your other rain issue thread back in July 2016 that you never responded to?
It is added in small quantities but can build up especially in the smaller pilot tubing on any pilot flame appliances
Did you ever check if 'real' problem is the thermocouple shorting out as posted in your other rain issue thread back in July 2016 that you never responded to?
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