My pilot won't light or even get a flame, only a spark. What is the problem?

tjjharris Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Oct 30, 2010, 06:08 AM

My pilot won't light or even get a flame, only a spark. What is the problem?

I only see a small spark when I try to light the pilot on my water heater. I can't get a flame. Is that a gas problem?

Joshdta Posts: 2,549, Reputation: 45

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Oct 30, 2010, 06:58 AM

Most likely a piolt tube or orfice restriction.

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