Does anybody know if an old Repco LA100C heater has to be ignited with an external lighter?
It worked without any problem for years. Today I turned my room thermostat, nothing happened. Pump is running, but there is no pilot light. I tried to follow the instruction:
Turned the the knob to the "Off" position and waited for 3 minutes.
Depressed the knob and held for a minute.
Holding the knob I tried to turn it back into the "Pilot" position without any success (impossible to turn back). So, I looked underneath the burner - there was no pilot light.
The question is: should I ignite gas by myself with lighter or match, or it should light from internal coil (or so)?
Please help if anybody knows the answer.
Thanks.
IgorYG

in the pilot position hold nob down light pilot and keep holding down for a minute the release turn to on

Although the water heater I installed a year ago has a nifty button you press to light the pilot, most of the older stuff required a match or lighter. There is an explanation of how to light a pilot light in the sticky at http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/heating-air-conditioning/heating-cooling-maintenance-repair-troubleshooting-frequently-asked-questions-58313.html Perhaps pictures.

Thanks to all.
I've fixed the burner. The thermocouple was dead.
Thanks again.