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BFL13
Explorer II
May 24, 2020

Water Heater Gas Valve Stuck Open UPDATE-Bench Test

Updated 25 May -------- Was having trouble getting my 1991 OEM Atwood WH to light for months, worked sometimes, very frustrating. Got some parts off a newer WH including the gas valve and swapped...
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BFL13
Explorer II
May 25, 2020
If the fault is the valve won't open, you know something is wrong and will eventually find it . In this case with it stuck open, the WH worked ok and it was some time before I noticed anything was wrong-- can be dangerous.

So I need a routine check of the WH, fridge, and furnace to catch this a lot sooner after it happens if it happens again. Sniff test at least.

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