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I have a charmglow patio heater model # SRPH02 and the pilot will light and stay on but when i turn the knob to fire the burner the pilot will extinguish.why?
Exact same problem. I suspect its the thermocouple, but I cant as of yet find a replacement. I've taken it apart completely and purchased a "universal" one from the hardware store but its not a "universal" solution. Still searching for replacement parts or a scrap dealer.
Exact same problem. I suspect its the thermocouple, but I cant as of yet find a replacement. I've taken it apart completely and purchased a "universal" one from the hardware store but its not a "universal" solution. Still searching for replacement parts or a scrap dealer.
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From what you have described, it sounds like the Thermocouple is going bad and needs to be replaced. As far as not being able to relight the pilot right away is concerned ... that's a safety feature. The control has to reset itself, before you can relight it, if the pilot goes out on it's on. As it did in your care. It usually takes about 2 - 3 minutes for the control valve to reset itself.
As far as replacing the Thermocouple is concerned, it's somewhat of a specialty item, because of it being in a tall patio heater. However, armed with the Model # of your Charmglow Patio Heater, you can probably purchase one from the manufacturer, Chamglow.
The themal couple is probably the culprit. You will see one end of it hanging into the pilot. The pilot heats that end creating a small electric current that allows gas valve to operate. There is a small copper line from the tip near pilot other end goes into gas valve. You can buy universal replacement kits. Usually around $15.00. RV parts store good place to look.
I have a Charmglow Patio Heater Model SRPH02, it needed a
Thermocouple and searching the net was hard to find an ariginal part, but
here it is, call 1-866-814-0585 $3.95 +6.00 shipping the original part.
I have a Charmglow Patio Heater Model SRPH02, it needed a
Thermocouple and searching the net was hard to find an ariginal part, but here it is, call 1-866-814-0585 $3.95 +6.00 shipping the original part.
Well, I just went out this morning and worked on the heater after it would not light last night. Turns out that a spider or moth set up camp in the pilot light intake housing and plugged up the two small mixer holes that pull in air for the pilot light. This would explain the 'yellow-flame'. I took a punch awl and some compressed air and cleaned out the hole, then re-installed the cover and knob. Lastly, I turned and depressed the knob and the pilot light ignited almost instantly, stayed on when I let the knob up, and the heater turned on normally after that. Good luck, I hope this helps.
I'm told by Charmglow that the problem is the Thermocouple. iHowever,it took me several calls to get someone to admit this. They are sending a new thermocoupler. My heater is less than a year old and under warranty--but it's a shame things like this happen.
Originally I was told it could'nt be the thermocoupler as they normally last at least 5 years.
Exact same problem. I suspect its the thermocouple, but I cant as of yet find a replacement. I've taken it apart completely and purchased a "universal" one from the hardware store but its not a "universal" solution. Still searching for replacement parts or a scrap dealer.
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