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iseemen
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iseemen asked in Home & GardenMaintenance & Repairs · 1 decade ago

Propane wall heater pilot keeps going out..help?

I have an Propane wall heater and the pilot keeps going out, it is about 6 years old and I did everything the manual said, I cleaned it and it still goes out... any body who can help I would appereciate it

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  • ☮ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Sounds like the thermal coupling is burnt out. It's a solid copper wire looking thingy that goes into the valve body and electronic control box. Most any plumbing supply will have a replacement. Take the old one with you.

    <edits> The link I am posting below is a excellent website with a very descriptive page on thermal couplers

    Source(s): http://www.omega.com/prodinfo/thermocouples.html
  • sjwhvac
    1 decade ago

    Replace the thermo couple, ensure the gap to the flame is about 3/16 "

  • dadcat00759
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    This is a bad thermocouple once you replace it the flame will again stay on.

    Source(s): 30 Years bldg. maint.
  • Johnny Martin
    1 decade ago

    check the pilot line for any kinks or maybe you arent turning the gas on enough

    Source(s): I know a thing or two
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  • jef
    6 years ago

    it ignites and run s about 30 sec s rumbles and goes out thanks for any help

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