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    Apr 26, 2012, 08:13 PM
    Hot water boiler
    How to stop pilot on gas hot water heater from going out ? I even cleaned the filter but this did not help. Pilot stays light for about 15 minutes then goes out.
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    Apr 26, 2012, 09:40 PM
    You have a bad thermocouple or dirty flame rod. See which one you have. The flame rod can be cleaned with 1000 grit sandpaper; if it has a thermocouple you must replace it with a universal kit available at any hardware store. Make sure only 3/8" of tip has flame on it.
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