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    My problem was fixed so far by not turning the...

    My problem was fixed so far by not turning the valve all the way on after lighting the pilot! I lit it - let go and turned it all the way on and backed it off just a bit. So far so good. - BCD
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    Might not have one! May be electric ignitor! My...

    Might not have one! May be electric ignitor! My other one is! Good luck! - BCD
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    Thanks - that's all I can think of now too -...

    Thanks - that's all I can think of now too - already had the tube off to replace the TC, should have done it then! I'll let you know if I can solve it! - BCD
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    Pilot Light Troubles

    Installed new thermocouple yesterday - Pilot light stays lit for one complete heating cycle - of more - then I check again while unit is again blowing cold air and its out again!
    Pilot light...
  5. Inside the unit very close to the main burners! ...

    Inside the unit very close to the main burners! But wmproop is right - it may be an electric ignitor - still located very close to the main burners. In which case it could be your ignitor or your...
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    I agree with wally - your problem is the...

    I agree with wally - your problem is the thermocouple. I just replaced mine in about 20 minutes. But my problem was not fixed with this replacement! My pilot light stays lit for a full cycle of...
  7. Question: Gas Mileage

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    Yes it will, and 55 to 60 is probably right, but...

    Yes it will, and 55 to 60 is probably right, but there's got to be a formula that will give the exact answer!
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    I don't know - what happens to the speed of sound...

    I don't know - what happens to the speed of sound as ALT changes?
  9. Question: Gas Mileage

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    Gas Mileage

    What speed will give me the best gas mileage? There's got to be a formula to find out at what engine speed (tach) vs vehicle speed gives me my best MPG. Is it the exact speed at which my car shifts...
  10. Question: Buckets in rooms

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    Depends on how big the leaks are!

    Depends on how big the leaks are!
  11. The new circuit board may have fixed the problem...

    The new circuit board may have fixed the problem - I got 24 volts all around where I needed it but it still was not working - until I reset my first ROS. I hope after all the money spent, that a bad...
  12. Well that didn't fix it! Everything is the same...

    Well that didn't fix it! Everything is the same except I get a solid status light on my new circuit board. Still no gas - and I'd bet I have gas pressure cause I still have hot water off the same...
  13. Thanks for all your help - I'll order a new...

    Thanks for all your help - I'll order a new circuit board and see if that helps - with that I'm only $140 invested in the problem so far! I'll let you know if it fixes it! - BCD
  14. I can get 110 at the transformer and 24 on the...

    I can get 110 at the transformer and 24 on the other side, to the circuit board.
    I am guessing there is a sequence of events - I am getting 24 volts to my limit switches and pressure switch. The...
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    If wheels spun free I'd get much better gas...

    If wheels spun free I'd get much better gas mileage in my truck! Sorry nothing is free! Wheels are close to frictionless but not quite!

    Friction --------------->>>>>> ...
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    I give up - this is not car vs aircraft situation...

    I give up - this is not car vs aircraft situation - it is simple force vs. force - if they are equal nothing will move. If one force is greater ( i.e.. Lots of excessive force that everyone wants...
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    Put a scale/g-force meter on the end of that rope...

    Put a scale/g-force meter on the end of that rope and see how much force it takes to hold the skateboard in place. Now stand on the skateboard and see if takes more force. I have no doubt you could...
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    Easy on the keyboard there buddy! But after...

    Easy on the keyboard there buddy! But after figuring out your question - to answer it in a word yes! You wouldn't believe me if I told you, but so far it's about 25 years! Next question! - BCD
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    You are talking reality - the original question...

    You are talking reality - the original question was just theoretical. I have no doubt that a jet could outthrust a REAL treadmill - the question stated if the 'treadmill travel' and the aircraft...
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    The rope is an outside force - very much...

    The rope is an outside force - very much different than thrust. Without that rope the skateboard would move backwards at exactly the same pace as the treadmill. The rope is a force that would keep...
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    A treadmill is not a frictionless platform! The...

    A treadmill is not a frictionless platform! The wheels are not frictionless! The motion of the treadmill will push backwards on the wheels of the aircraft.
    If there is no thrust - the aircraft...
  22. So far nothing - I always wonder if I am doing it...

    So far nothing - I always wonder if I am doing it right though - so I will continue testing some other wires and make sure I can get voltage somewhere! - I have the schematic as well, that is helping...
  23. Natural Gas - water heater on same split line...

    Natural Gas - water heater on same split line coming into the garage. For some reason the gas valve is not getting the signal to open. Vacuum switch works and HSI comes on but no gas.

    One blink...
  24. Maybe I'm only getting one (1) blink! Without a...

    Maybe I'm only getting one (1) blink! Without a fault, should the light be on/off/or blinking at all?
  25. Just blinks slow and steady - like it is not...

    Just blinks slow and steady - like it is not showing a fault. I have the details showing me what the blinking means but I am not getting a fault. I will try again. I have gas before the valve - it...
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    Now what if the treadmill went it the opposite...

    Now what if the treadmill went it the opposite direction? At twice the speed? Would the aircraft use less thrust to takoff?

    NO - it will not take off in the original question - the friction of...
  27. Gas Furnace - gas will not flow after HSI lights

    Goodman Furnace
    Direct Ignition
    - Blower kicks on
    - pressure switch works
    - HSI heats up for about 8 secs -- NO GAS
    - HSI goes out

    Status light just blinks slowly, continuously until I let...
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