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    Dec 30, 2010, 12:44 PM
    May have a bad thermocouple
    I have a gas water heater. After I release after about 30 sexonds or so I turn it to the ON position. Well after about a min the burner goes out
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    Dec 30, 2010, 12:47 PM

    Sounds like it could be steve, it's a cheap easy fix. Good luck
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    Dec 30, 2010, 02:08 PM

    One of the more simple fixes, go to the local hardware store buy one and replace it exactly as you take the other one out
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