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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.
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