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If the pilot light is on and no hot water, then the regulator is not turning the gas flow on. The commonest cause for this is a faulty thermocouple. This is a thin copper tube that's heated by the pilot light and relays a voltage to the regulator. This can be changed by a competent handyman in about 1/2 hour. The part you need is available in many Plumbing stores, best one is Honeywell Universal Thermocouple, costing $8-10. Installation is intricate and you need a good flashlight, very small wrenches and patience. The copper tube is delicate, be careful not to kink it.
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Are the line going to the thermal coupler and pilot light supposed to get hot?
is the lines on the thermal coupler and pilot light for a hot water heater supposed to get hot
Why does your gas hot water pilot light keep going out?
Spillage
Hot water heater pilot light works heater wont light?
Have you turned the control from Pilot to On? Have you increased the temperature setting?
When you drain a hot water tank do you have to turn off the pilot light?
Yes
Could a blown pilot light cause hot water to not run?
yes
Hot water tank pilot can not stay light?
Spillage , bad thermocouple
Hot water in bath not working?
If the tub is not getting hot water the issue is probably with the hot water heater. The hot water heater may have tripped a breaker or the pilot light went out.
Hot water heater pilot wont light?
THERMOCOUPLE or defective gas valve
How do you check hot water cylinder thermostat?
You light the pilot. if it will not stay lit,the thermocouple is bad.
What is the name for the pilot of a hot-air balloon or light aircraft?
The pilot is just 'the pilot'
Can i adjust the pilot light on my hot water heater?
Most pilot lights are not adjustable. If it's not working properly the usual solution is to change the thermocouple.
Why is the pilot light keep going out on your hot water heater?
Spillage excessive condensate bad thermocouple draft
