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    Jul 3, 2012, 05:02 AM
    PR650NBRT Water Heater Pilot Light
    My State Elect water heater model PR650NBRT with a serial # of M02214881 just started having a problem with the pilot light staying lite. I discovered I had no hot water, checked circuit breakers and gas supply, everything was good. Opened access panel and found pilot lite out. I lite the pilot light in the morning and when I returned home that evening it was out again. What do you think the problem may be?
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    Jul 3, 2012, 05:36 AM
    Hi Willie

    In most cases like this you will find that the THERMOCOUPLE is shot and needs to be replaced.

    I would get a universal 30" water heater thermocouple (about $6.00) and a simple electrical tester (about $12.00) and then call state industries technical department and work with them directly. They will tell you how to test the thermocouple, the gas valve, etc.

    You can contact them @ State Industries - Solid.State.

    Click on the contact link at the top of the page.

    Let me know how you make out, OK?

    Mark
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