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Atwood G6a-8e 6 gal water heater that will not light. I hear a click when I turn on the water heater at remote switch in the RV, and the light goes out and then comes on about 6 -7 seconds later. I can light it with a lighter and agin it burns for about 6 - 7 seconds then goes out
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Why not the same model/size? Atwood 6 gal, works on propane with electronic ignition. Or, you can get the 6 gallon with electronic ignition, and electric element as well provided you are willing to run hydro to water heater as well, if not already there. Check any RV parts site for prices and availability. Some places are out of stock currently. I assume your current tank is leaking?
When you turn it on and hear the ignitor clicking, test for 12 volts at power wire to gas valve. If your not getting 12 VDC to gas valve when ignitor is sparking, replace module.
Check and adjust igniter probe(s) so that they are in front of the flame good. When you say it goes to re-ignite, can you hear, or see spark happening at igniter, but burner just won't catch?
Most electronic ignition models only show the red light if there is a problem, (did not ignite) for one reason or another. To start with, make sure your propane is on, and you have a good flame at stove top burner, just to be sure the water heater is getting propane, and all air is bled from the line, which may cause water heater to go into check. (red light) If it does, shut switch off, and retry. Let me know what happens. As far as pressure relief opening and emptying the water heater, and your sure it's not a faulty pressure relief valve, then there's 2 things to start with checking. 1st, does the water seem extremely hot, thus a possible faulty thermostat &/or ECO . Secondly, if the incoming water pressure is too high, that will also cause it to leak bad. Try installing a pressure regulator (usually 40 psi.) at your hose connection. Let me know what you find.
Make sure propane is on and getting to your stove burners ok, first, then try switching it back on. If it fails to ignite, shut switch off and try a couple of times, if still no ignition, get back to me.
If it has the little thermal cut-off in power wire to thermostat (has a little plastic jacket over it) try removing it, and connect female spade from power wire, directly to male spade on thermostat, and see what happens. Also, make sure electrode is positioned in flame good for flame sensing properly.
SHUT OFF ALL ENERGY SOURCES TO HEATER. REMOVE ELECTICAL SUPPLY LINES AND TAPE THEM OFF. DRAIN WATER FROM HEATER. REMOVE AND CAP WATER LINES. TURN OFF LP. REMOVE AND PLUG LP LINE. REMOVE SCREWS FROM OUTSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE OF HEATER. PULL HEATER OUT.
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