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Rbertalotto
Explorer
Jun 06, 2015

Water Heater Pilot Light Goes Out ???

I have a 1998 Palonimo Bronco with a hot water heater that the pilot light constantly goes out. Even with no wind blowing.

Is there a way to resolve this or convert to electronic ignition?







Thanks in advance!
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jun 06, 2015
    Pilot flame going out:

    Low propane pressure
    Dirty/obstructed pilot orifice
    Weak thermocouple
    Weak magnet in gas control
    Defective ECO

    Dirty orifice and weak thermocouple are easy/cheap fixes
    Magnet/ECO.......requires new gas control valve. Pricey
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jun 06, 2015
    if your handy clean the assembly , iy should have a nice blue flame about a 1 inch long.

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