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  • Nov 25, 2012, 05:16 PM
    dtownsend
    Gas logs pilot light works but will not turn on
    I was able to light the pilot light and it stays lit, but when I flip the switch to turn on the gas nothing happens.
  • Nov 25, 2012, 05:31 PM
    ballengerb1
    Is this a new situation with an old install or did you just install now? Which brand?
  • Nov 25, 2012, 06:21 PM
    dtownsend
    13 year old... worked last year. Turned off pilot for summer. Pilot is on, but the switch will not turn on the main burners. Checked wiring and it is good.
  • Nov 25, 2012, 06:43 PM
    ma0641
    Is the pilot controlled by a thermocouple or a thermopile? You may not be producing enough millivolts to allow the main burner to open if you have a weak thermopile.
  • Nov 25, 2012, 07:31 PM
    ballengerb1
    No switch on mine, after the pilot lights I must turn a knob 1/4 turn to allow flame to light. Is your different, no knob to turn
  • Nov 26, 2012, 07:42 AM
    ma0641
    Mine is like that. Has a lit pilot with a 120 VAC wall switch. Flip the switch and it's on. Can adjust under front access panel for flame height. New house (4 yrs) , Majestic direct vent glass front set. The set in our mountain house is as you described, 1/4 turn to left. .

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