The igniter seems to have stopped working. Can I light the pilot with a lighter ?
2007-01-26 13:40:18 · 5 answers · asked by Razor 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
All the igniter really does is to take the place of a match. It saves you having to reach in and get your hands dirty -and maybe burn the hair on your knuckles. If there's a pilot light, then it's really a simple matter to use a match or cigarette lighter instead of the igniter. If access to the pilot is tight, then a long fireplace match or a long lighter, like the Ronson Aim 'n Flame, may be more convenient. When you hold down the switch or the red button, only the pilot will light, and there's no danger of anything else coming on to burn you. Sometimes the sudden pop of the flame can cause you to jump, and hit your head on the top of the fireplace. Be careful that you don't crack it. Get a new igniter whenever you can. No rush. It's not going to blow up if the igniter isn't working.
2007-01-26 17:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a little concerned about you trying this knowing that the igniter isn't working. Yes, Lighters can be used to light the pilot light, but I would have the fire place fixed and inspected by professionals. Good Luck and Be safe.
2007-01-26 21:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by drinkupmehearties 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a small lighter no...dangerous
with a fireplace lighter you may be able to but it does not fix the problem and thats what you should do
2007-01-26 22:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by D S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can do it, but very, very carefully. If you smell gas, don't try. By far the best thing to do is to call a technician and let them troubleshoot and fix it.
2007-01-26 22:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a long barbecue lighter so you don't burn yourself.
2007-01-27 05:55:28 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋