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CENTRAL HEAT PILOT OFF MRS. CLEAN 10-18-2006
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Posted by MRS. CLEAN on October 18, 2006, 9:01 am


I just pre-tested my heater for this winter.

Lots of cold air blowing through.

Can I light my own pilot? Or, do I call the gas company?


Posted by Eric in North TX on October 18, 2006, 9:34 am



I have for years, though usually uncomfortable as it requires holding
down the knob for a minute, it isn't rocket science. My advice is to
get one of those trigger operated lighters with the long nose, as the
pilot is usually just slightly out of reach. I did it for years with
matches and locking tweezers (hemostats). Other than that the vague
directions are on the knob, usually a 3 position affair, on, off and
pilot with instructions to hold the knob down after lighting (to warm
the thermocouple). hint: it often takes longer than specified. Once the
pilot will stay lit without holding the button down it is safe to turn
the knob to on. If you screw up and turn it to off, simply start at the
beginning and do it all again.


Posted by Joseph Meehan on October 18, 2006, 10:00 am


Eric in North TX wrote:
> I have for years, though usually uncomfortable as it requires holding
> down the knob for a minute, it isn't rocket science. My advice is to
> get one of those trigger operated lighters with the long nose, as the
> pilot is usually just slightly out of reach. I did it for years with
> matches and locking tweezers (hemostats). Other than that the vague
> directions are on the knob, usually a 3 position affair, on, off and
> pilot with instructions to hold the knob down after lighting (to warm
> the thermocouple). hint: it often takes longer than specified. Once
> the pilot will stay lit without holding the button down it is safe to
> turn the knob to on. If you screw up and turn it to off, simply start
> at the beginning and do it all again.

Very good advice.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by MRS. CLEAN on October 18, 2006, 10:59 am



Joseph Meehan wrote:
> Eric in North TX wrote:
> > I have for years, though usually uncomfortable as it requires holding
> > down the knob for a minute, it isn't rocket science. My advice is to
> > get one of those trigger operated lighters with the long nose, as the
> > pilot is usually just slightly out of reach. I did it for years with
> > matches and locking tweezers (hemostats). Other than that the vague
> > directions are on the knob, usually a 3 position affair, on, off and
> > pilot with instructions to hold the knob down after lighting (to warm
> > the thermocouple). hint: it often takes longer than specified. Once
> > the pilot will stay lit without holding the button down it is safe to
> > turn the knob to on. If you screw up and turn it to off, simply start
> > at the beginning and do it all again.
>
> Very good advice.
>
> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
Thanks.


Posted by on October 18, 2006, 2:06 pm


I also recommend the type of lighter mentioned above. Specifically
they look like this:

http://www.broilkingbbq.com/images/GrillPro/31714568.jpg


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