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ccraw01
Aug 12, 2010, 06:13 AM
Where can I locate my hot water heater pressure switch to resolve issue?

hkstroud
Aug 12, 2010, 06:21 AM
What type of water heating system are you referring to? On the usual domestic water heater there is no pressure switch. There is a temperature and pressure relief valve but that is not a switch.

ccraw01
Aug 12, 2010, 07:02 AM
I have a State Select home hot water heater. My Pilot Light will not stay lite. In reading the manual, trouble shoot problem reads "Pressure switch remained open longer than 5 seconds after the combustion blower was energized". Therefore, I attempted to locate the "pressure switch". As the Trouble Shoot solution reads "Pressure Switch wiring is incorrect / tubing not connected correctly or Air intake or exhaust obstructed.

hkstroud
Aug 12, 2010, 07:11 AM
Must be a high efficiency water heater with an exhaust fan. Not all that familiar with them. The switch would be probably be on the fan motor and have a small tub going to it. Does fan motor come on when burner comes on?

hkstroud
Aug 12, 2010, 07:41 AM
See item 8

ccraw01
Aug 12, 2010, 08:33 AM
Yes, it does have an exhaust fan & a blower. Fan and blower both come on. Pilot light then ignites but quickly goes off. So, I then repeat the troubleshoot steps in the manual only to assume that I am flooding the tank because after a couple of tries, the pilot light stops igniting and I have to wait a couple hours before repeating steps again.

ccraw01
Aug 12, 2010, 09:07 AM
Thanks a lot for your assistance. I just contacted the Manufacturer. Guess this isn't one of those DIY jobs, so I'll be calling a professional.

Thx again ;-)