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trnfla
Explorer
May 27, 2013

Gas Water Heater takes 4-6 cycles before staying Lit

Hi, Due to family situtaion I am now FT in my class C. In the past, when we just camped the gas water heater would take turning the switch on/off 4-6 times before it would stay lit and I never bot...
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Terryallan
Explorer II
May 27, 2013
I'd just guess. The first time it lites, It is burning the gas trapped at the the end of the line, and then runs out. Then it must wait for gas to get there again. You could just try liting a burner on the stove, letting it burn a little bit befor liting the Water heated again.

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