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  • Feb 19, 2011, 09:06 AM
    gpalnau
    On my gas water heater pilot lite only goes out when strong wind out side.
  • Feb 19, 2011, 09:13 AM
    tickle

    Then you have to find the draft that is putting it out. That is a potentially dangerous situation. There is still gas coming through and no flame.

    Tick
  • Feb 19, 2011, 09:45 AM
    ma0641
    Is the wind blowing on the heater or outside on the vent? If it is blowing on the heater, you can build a V shaped baffle out of drywall that sits about 1 ft in front of the heater and the wind will divert around it. If the wind is back pressuring the vent, you may need to install a better draft diverter on the top of the vent. Simpson makes one that allows venting but reduces the direct wind pressure. They are <$10
  • Feb 20, 2011, 07:06 PM
    gpalnau
    Comment on ma0641's post
    Simpson Dura vent might be the trick, wind was blowing down the vent pipe from out side. Going to try this first.
    Thanks

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