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    Jun 7, 2009, 07:19 AM
    Gas Hot Water Heater will not stay lit
    Our gas hot water heater pilot will not stay lit? Any ideas why?
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    Jun 7, 2009, 01:06 PM
    Could be a defective thermocouple OR if it is the new style WH there could be a problem with the flame safeguard device.
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    Jun 8, 2009, 04:10 AM
    Thanks that is what I thought it may be. My husband just changed the thermocouple about a year and a half ago though. Could it go bad that fast?
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    Jun 8, 2009, 05:35 AM
    Could it go bad that fast?

    It is possible.
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