[Shop-talk] Reznor 50K ceiling hung natural gas heater probem

[Donald H Locker]

Agreed, though it might be possible to check that the thermocouple contacts are clean first. Especially if the thermocouple is spendy or hard to get.

Donald.

On 10/22/22 17:37, Scott Hall wrote:

> Bad thermocouple. Or at least it's usually that. I'd replace that first if it's cheap.
>
> On Sat, Oct 22, 2022, 11:34 PM john <jniolon at att.net> wrote:
>
>> Winter's coming...thought I'd light the pilot and be ahead of that first cold day...
>>
>> Pressed in the pilot button... propane torch up the hole... after a few seconds the pilot lit
>> Held the button for 30 seconds and let it go...flame goes out
>>
>> lowered the pilot assembly to see what happens ...same drill
>>
>> pilot lights.... then goes out when releasing the pilot button...
>> flame is on the thermocouple
>>
>> what you think >>> bad thermocouple ???
>>
>> thanks
>> john
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