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Olio funger
Jun 14, 2015, 03:57 PM
Greetings,
I have a Rheem 40gal gas water heater, approximately four years old have had no problems till today, pilot light will not remain lit, I suspect the thermocouple, I tried tapping on the gas valve while lighting, attempted five times, no success...

afaroo
Jun 14, 2015, 04:10 PM
Hello Olio Funger,

You nailed it down yes it could be the thermocouple it is cheap and easy to change, good luck.

John

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDvo4yJ1OdE

ballengerb1
Jun 14, 2015, 04:12 PM
I will agree on both counts

Fr_Chuck
Jun 14, 2015, 05:37 PM
I also agree, while it could be something else, that is where you start. As noted, they are low cost and easy to change.