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Posted on 10/9/17 at 12:07 pm to
Posted by RTRinTampa
Central FL
Member since Jan 2013
5532 posts
Posted on 10/9/17 at 12:07 pm to
quote:

gas hot water heater


Nope, if it were hot, you wouldn't need to heat it. Please engage your brain before posting.
Posted by LSUbrat
Houma, LA
Member since Nov 2007
128 posts
Posted on 10/10/17 at 1:16 am to
Does it have the draft hood attached on top of the heater and to the vent tube? This prevents the air going straight down the vent and blowing out the pilot light.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
42271 posts
Posted on 10/10/17 at 1:18 am to
quote:

Nope, if it were hot, you wouldn't need to heat it.


Actually, I have one that kicks on and heats the hot water when it drops a couple of degrees. Maybe ya'll don't have those where you live yet. Must suck taking cold showers.
This post was edited on 10/10/17 at 1:19 am
Posted by cave canem
pullarius dominus
Member since Oct 2012
12186 posts
Posted on 10/10/17 at 1:40 am to
Make sure pilot tip is not plugged, it could be weak and get blown out when the burner ignites.
Posted by reverendotis
the jawbone of an arse
Member since Nov 2007
4957 posts
Posted on 10/10/17 at 2:17 am to
quote:

have to go in my attic and light it. 


Show your wife how to light it and then make her do it from here on out.

Next question.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
73117 posts
Posted on 10/10/17 at 8:04 am to
Thermocouple or thermal fuse that keeps damper open tripped (the latter causes a lot of headaches)
Posted by BestBanker
Member since Nov 2011
18899 posts
Posted on 10/10/17 at 9:05 am to
If no one's mentioned the thermocouple, it's probably the thermocouple. Had this happen couple years ago.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
31909 posts
Posted on 10/11/17 at 9:03 am to
So what was it...? Get it fixed...?

I know the wife isn't taking cold showers....
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