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    Nov 16, 2007, 01:27 PM
    Pilot light!
    How do I light my pilot light on my gas heat at my home?
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    Nov 16, 2007, 02:20 PM
    You don't do it yourself for several combustible reasons. You have a professional come in and do it for you.
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    Nov 16, 2007, 08:14 PM
    What kind of gas heater is it
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    Nov 16, 2007, 08:47 PM
    Turn your gas valve knob to pilot push down and hold while lighting the pilot with a match keep holding down on the valve knob for about a minute after the pilot is lit. after that let off the knob and turn gas valve to on position.
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