pilot light on gas heater

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    • 18 May 2003 at 12:05 am #276605
      Avatar photoChuck Owens
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      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
      Avatar photomikeinpa
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      Sounds like the thermocouple needs replaced.

    • 19 May 2003 at 3:06 am #294464
      Avatar photoIndiana238
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      thank yu but what is a theromcouple and where is it found on the heater?
      and thanks for your help, really.

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