pilot light on gas heater Home › Forums › Public Forums › General Plumbing › pilot light on gas heater This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 20 years, 11 months ago by Indiana238. Viewing 2 reply threads Author Posts 18 May 2003 at 12:05 am #276605 Chuck Owens My hot water heater, gas, does not keep the pilot light lit and when I finally do get it lighted, I cannot turn on the burner to heat my water. any suggestions? 18 May 2003 at 9:14 pm #294463 mikeinpaParticipant Sounds like the thermocouple needs replaced. 19 May 2003 at 3:06 am #294464 Indiana238Participant thank yu but what is a theromcouple and where is it found on the heater?and thanks for your help, really. Author Posts Viewing 2 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In