Questions & Answers for: what is vapor lock Water Heaters

need reset code for hot water talk the tank locked out due to the vapor sensor it is a richmond model 6G50PVW-42F Go to www.richmondwaterheaters.com and see if they can assist you with it. Just click ...

...heater (50 gallon). We can't seem to get the pilot light lit, it won't light at all. The Flammable vapor sensor code flashed. We had a fire in the basement but the tank was in a seperate room. We ...

my water heater say i have flammable vapors present and is locked out how can i reset it or fix it there are no vapors present Contact Rheem http://www.rheem.com/Contact.aspx 1 800 432 8373 Locate ...

...heater Depends on gas control valve, and if cause is overheating high-limit event or FVIR flammable vapor event. Turn off water heater when using flammable vapors, clean burner parts to prevent ...

boiler sparks but wont fire sounds like your not getting gas...maybe a vapor lock,,,,,,,make sure you are compressing the pilot button all the way.....try to listen and see if you hear gas flowing...

flammable vapors nearwater heater control in lock out Make sure you have 1 square inch per 2000btu's (rating on the water heater) of fresh air for proper combustion

...lock due to flamable vapor device. There are no flamable vapor however. Can I reset this fvd lock out? You can reset some models.... depending on gas control valve and FVIR design. Some newer models ...

drained my water heater, now I seem to have a vapor lock. how do I fix it Open a hot water faucet and let it run until steady water flow without air comes out.

Will not light. Had been on vacation mode. Board indicate the flammable vapor sensor is the problem. How can it be tested and can it be reset? Robert Martin Vapor Sensor Testing - YouTube ? 5:17 https

...to bottom drain valve, open drain valve, drain tank. Opening faucet should stop it from becoming vapor