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    Dec 3, 2010, 05:42 AM
    State select water heater won't light
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    Dec 3, 2010, 09:05 PM
    What have you tried or not tried?
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    Jul 27, 2012, 09:24 PM
    Turning thermostat knob to pilot light and turning light knob to off. Waiting 5 minutes and turning pilot knob to pilot and striking it several times, no spark
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    Jul 27, 2012, 09:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by chasedog00 View Post
    Turning thermostat knob to pilot light and turning light knob to off. waiting 5 minutes and turning pilot knob to pilot and striking it several times, no spark
    No spark would indicate a bad ignitor. You should be able to light the pilot manually with a long match or butane candle lighter.
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