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    philip horne Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 8, 2017, 06:33 PM
    Used water heaters
    Can the pilot on a water heater be lite safety without filling the tank
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    Aug 9, 2017, 09:35 AM
    Yes, it can. Just don't turn the thermostat ON, keep it on Pilot

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    Aug 9, 2017, 01:11 PM
    As Milo said, yes (but don't turn on), but I'm curious why you would want to do it? Please reply...
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