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...

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.

Just bought tonight a ge water heater model #sg50t12txkoo. No gas getting to the pilot. Pilot won't light help

Who installed?

If basement flooded and the water tank won't light what could be the problem