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    Mar 27, 2012, 10:29 AM
    ?what is the purpose of the pilot light
    Ehat is the purpose of the pilot light
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    Mar 27, 2012, 10:33 AM
    What is the purpose of a pilot light
    What is the purpose of the pilot light
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    Mar 27, 2012, 10:47 AM
    Pilot light is possibly used so you know the gas is o
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    Mar 29, 2012, 04:03 PM
    The pilot light lights the main burner and a sensor keeps main gas valve from opening unless pilot light is working, otherwise the house would be filled with gas and explode if pilot light is not lit.
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    Mar 29, 2012, 04:03 PM
    The pilot light lights the main burner and a sensor keeps main gas valve from opening unless pilot light is working, otherwise the house would be filled with gas and explode if pilot light is not lit.
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    Mar 29, 2012, 05:24 PM
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