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    knvanos Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 12, 2010, 08:14 AM
    Pilot light stays on maybe 1/2 to 1- hr then goes out
    The pilot light on the water heater goes out after the hot water temp is reached
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    Apr 15, 2010, 07:01 PM
    A water heater is commonly referred to as a home appliance, but you would probably be better served asking your question on the plumbing pages. There could be a bad thermocouple, could be a bad control unit, who knows.
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