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Propane pilot light on water heater will not light

When the gas is turned on the pilot light will not light. The gas is working because the stove will light and the pilot on the stove will light. Professional help is unavailable because it is in a remote area. Nearest plumber is over 100 miles away.

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  • Billybean Jan 21, 2008

    the stove and water heater are seperate. The only reason I mentioned the stove is because they are both gas. The fact that the stove will light . The pilot on the water heater will not light at all ever.
    Thanks

  • rustycar2200 Apr 19, 2009

    My 2000 Keystone Cabana Hot Water Heater Pilot Will Not Light. The Stove Is Gas And Works So The LP Is Moving Through The System. I Removed The Fitting To See If Maybe The Orifice Was Plugged, It's Not. I Have Not Removed The Gas Line Into The Thermal Controller So I'm Not Sure If Fuel Is Going Into It, I'm Just Assuming. I Hear Many Saying Replace The Thermal Coupler. Will This Part Keep The Fuel From Passing Into The Pilot Chamber?

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I don't understand, you say the pilot won't light but it does light when the stove lights?

Walk me through the procedure step by step.

  • Anonymous Jan 21, 2008

    Oh, I get it now. Replace the thermocouple. You should be able to get one at a good hardware store or on-line.

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