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    Sep 13, 2013, 04:11 PM
    Propane water heater the pilot lights but goes out when button is released
    My water heater the pilot lights I hold button for a long time but the pilot still goes out trying to figure out what is wrong
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    Sep 13, 2013, 04:18 PM
    That symptom is typical of a failed thermocouple. Cheap fix.
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