Water heater question

[Dan Morris]

Today, WH shuts off, re lit and seamed to be fine...died again. No leaks..
replaced thermocoupler......pilot stays lit a few seconds and goes out.....main
burner will not lite....any suggestions? Unit is not old...
Dan
:confused:

[maineguy110]

did you test the new thermocouple that you replaced

[Dan Morris]

Of course not.............get out the ohm meter!
Thanks, Dan

OK, old thermo showed flakey readings.......replacement shows infinity..........I'm stumped!!!!

[Ridge Runner]

clean everything, my gas logs do the same thing if the burner gets dirty.
RR

[Rapier]

Dan,
If you get it to work come back and tell us. My travel trailer heater at the farm is doing the same thing. The stove lights up just fine but the pilot light will not stay lit on the water heater / heater and we are not that far from a heater need. I am also getting tired of cold showers but with the hose warmed by the sun, it ain't to bad right now.
Best,
Ed

[Dan Morris]

Elec wire going to thermocoupler......plumber had to replace....
Dan

[skeeter@ccia.com]

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