Need help identifying water heater model.
I have a 1985 Lance camper. Last year, the igniter stopped "ticking" when it was switched on, but I could still light it with a BBQ lighter and the burner would kick on and off as needed. This year...
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I would suggest testing the thermal couple.
Disconnect from gas valve, connect a voltmeter to the thermal couple. One lead to the outside tube, the other lead to the center core conductor. Use a long lighter, apply flame to thermal couple tip. With meter set to millivolt, you should get 35 millivolts or greater. No voltage thermal couple is bad.
Check the coil inside the gas valve by, connecting one lead to housing and the other to the center point inside the gas valve. Meter on resistance you should have continuity of around 200 ohms(?).
Gas valves are fairly common. Difference is the connections of the gas line and burner tube.
Disconnect from gas valve, connect a voltmeter to the thermal couple. One lead to the outside tube, the other lead to the center core conductor. Use a long lighter, apply flame to thermal couple tip. With meter set to millivolt, you should get 35 millivolts or greater. No voltage thermal couple is bad.
Check the coil inside the gas valve by, connecting one lead to housing and the other to the center point inside the gas valve. Meter on resistance you should have continuity of around 200 ohms(?).
Gas valves are fairly common. Difference is the connections of the gas line and burner tube.
