Does the pilot light always stay lit on this water heater or does it electronically shut off and go on again when hot water runs out?
Many water heaters today are pilotless.
Call manufacturer with model and serial number
Gene.
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SOURCE: After a few minutes of burner heating the water, gas shuts off.
A couple of things to check:
If possible, remove the pilot gas assembly and clean the gas jet and thermocouple - they can get carboned up and stop working properly. Make sure the pilot flame and deflector is aimed properly and making the thermocouple glow red hot. If the problem persists, you may want to replace the thermocouple and also check the propane regulator.
SOURCE: I replace my thermal coupling. burner doesn't ignite
is the burner assembly sitting pronperly on it;s cradle,, this will put it at just the right distance for it to ignite,,
SOURCE: Atwood water heater - pilot light and flame malfunction
Michael,
The thermocouple sensor may not be in the best position to sense that the pilot is lit.
Adjust the thermocouple mount or simply bend the thermocouple "wire" so that the pilot flame is touching the tip.
SOURCE: The pilot light & will stay lit. untill the burner cycles on/off
MAKE SURE THE BURNER TUBE AND ORIFICES ARE CLEAN. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PROPER LP PRESSURE.
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