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    #1

    Mar 22, 2009, 04:08 PM
    Ge water heater pilot light won't light
    OK I think this was a brainless operation, but I can't get this thing lit?

    OK so I go to the off position... no brainer there

    Go to the pilot position and press on the reset red button and hit the ignitor button

    Nothing, at first I saw the spark, but when I hit it, I see nothing?

    I changed the setting of the temp setting to low and high, the label says to the lowest setting

    Still nothing... anyone got a suggestion?

    I could really use some advise...
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    Mar 23, 2009, 04:25 AM

    A lot of possibilities here.

    Is the gas turned on? There may be problems with the gas valve. If you only saw one spark, it's possible the ignitor is bad.
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    Sep 18, 2009, 09:07 PM
    Just bought tonight a ge water heater model #sg50t12txkoo. No gas getting to the pilot. Pilot won't light help
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    Sep 19, 2009, 06:44 AM

    Who installed?
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    Jul 5, 2011, 02:10 PM
    If basement flooded and the water tank won't light what could be the problem
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