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    Oct 29, 2013, 12:13 PM
    I tried lighting the pilot light and when I turn the control valve to the on positio
    I tried lighting the pilot light but when I turn the control knob to the on position the light goes out
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    Oct 29, 2013, 12:25 PM
    How fast after lighting it are you doing this? You usually have to wait a minute or two until the thermocouple gets hot enough to do its job so it will work in the ON position..
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