2006-12-02 09:48:05 · 9 answers · asked by Andres B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Normally a properly adjusted gas flame will burn blue. If you have a nice blue flame it only needs to be high enough to keep the thermocouple heated enough to allow the main valve to open when heat is called for.
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2006-12-02 09:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by Donald S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the pilot light is only 1/4-1/2 inch. To work properly adjust your temp on tank. Should be 140-160 degrees to run effeciently. If you have low,med, high etc....... Then adjust and run hot water, fill glass, and use a meat thermometer to see how hot your water is. Adjust from there.
2006-12-02 17:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by ♥kissie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that we have is about 1/2" high. Some are more and some are less. The size really should not matter much. It is only there so that it is available to restart the unit as heat is "called for". Have a happy holiday!!
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2006-12-02 17:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just enough to light the burner. what is the type of heater is it? the company will usually set it up in the production process and testing before it is sold. stay warm.
2006-12-02 17:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by jhickeyskibum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the size of your pinky. If it lights your gas line is not plugged. If it goes out, the control valve may be bad.
2006-12-02 19:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by blue_eagle74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/4" to 3/8" high, enough to light the main burner.
2006-12-02 17:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by schell_75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flame should be blue. if it is'nt call the gas company. Do not monkey around on it this is dangerous
2006-12-02 17:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by Shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like a BIC lighter with a light blue flame. no black smoke, no noise and no flicker.
2006-12-02 17:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by Sandrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should just see it, enough to not burn with a black smoke.
2006-12-02 18:48:41 · answer #9 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋