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    Feb 16, 2008, 03:33 PM
    Hot water heater not heating the water
    Piolit is lite but not fireing up to heat water!
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    Feb 16, 2008, 03:54 PM
    Sounds like the thermocouple has gone bad. Thankfully it's a cheap part that is replaced easily. If it were me I'd replace the thermocouple and see if that solves it.

    Here's a "how to" on replacing the thermocouple:

    How to Change a Thermocouple on Your Gas Hot Water Heater - Associated Content

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