The system was working well, but when I turned it off, I inadvertantly turned off the pilot also....
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The system was working well, but when I turned it off, I inadvertantly turned off the pilot also. When I push in the knob to light the pilot (with spark or match) I get no lighting. Apparently, I'm not getting gas there as I hear nothing when I push in the pilot light knob, nor can I smell gas. I have taken the pilot regulator loose, and can blow through it ok, so it seems ok. also the pilot tube to pilot light is clear. I have disconnected the main input gas line and seem to get get good pressure from the sound. ( I don't know how to measure the pressure, but system calls for 6" WC.) Does this mean that my control system has gone bad? Is it likely that the input pressure is insufficient to work properly? Is there a cheap instrument that I can use to check the input pressure? I haven't taken the main input regulator loose and tested that by blowing through it.. It seemed like that was going to be hard to do when I made the first attempt to disconnect it. Should I take it loose and test this somehow? How best to test it? I probably should mention that the pilot light was hard to keep lit last year, but when I finally got it lit, I've left it on for this last year. When I accidently turned it off last week (or it went out when I turned the flames off), is when I haven't been able to get it to light at all. I'd appreciate any suggestions or advice.
Have you ever had any problems with these units shutting off for no known reason? I have one that...
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Have you ever had any problems with these units shutting off for no known reason? I have one that when main burner is on a short to long void appears in pilot flame coming and going and I think reaching the thermocouple causing the unit to shut down. The pilot lite is steady when on pilot only. This only happens when main burner is operated.
I have a DESA heater that will not run. When trying to start the unit, the hot surface ignitor ...
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I have a DESA heater that will not run. When trying to start the unit, the hot surface ignitor comes on for about ten seconds and the fan for about five and then both just stop. I've tested the electrical and final diagnosis is a failing fan/ignition control board. Can I get a part for replacement?
Where can I find an owners manual for a Desa (Reddy Heater) R50B Kerosene 50,000BTU heater? I've...
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Where can I find an owners manual for a Desa (Reddy Heater) R50B Kerosene 50,000BTU heater? I've called their two listed phone numbers: Phone: 270-781-9600 Toll Free: 800-432-5212 and have gone to www.desaint.com in hopes of finding some information, but have not.
Traditional water heaters use a storage tank to hol... Read More
Traditional water heaters use a storage tank to hold heated water until it is needed. They typically run off of natural gas, but electric and propane heaters are also common. In addition, tank less water heaters are available. They operate by routing water to where it needs to be instead of storing
