I cleared pilot feed tube. I unscrewed tube, and when pushing in valve to light pilot, I get no gas smell. I believe gas valve is bad, but are there any other possibilities? Is replacing gas valve something I can do myself?
Would not be a good plan to do this your self gas valve replacement is a gas fitters job
SOURCE: pitco frialator (propane)
Better check the incoming gas pressure first, it should match the requirement as stated on the nameplate. Low gas pressure will make the pilot flame small until it could not heat up the thermopile which will shut both main burner and pilot flame.
SOURCE: Pitco Frialator Model 14S
Excellent reason to use Dormont flex lines.
If water gets to your combination valve (the thing with the on-off knob,) it should be replaced. Can you hear gas hissing? If there is gas at the orifice, it should light. check to see that all of the air is purged. Can you smell gas?
SOURCE: after changing the thermostat, the gas valve knob
Try to spray wd40 on knob.
If spraying wd40 doesn't work, you have to replace the gas valve.
SOURCE: the pilot light goes out
Hi there.
Check the thermopile, it must be clean and free of soot or any form of dirt. The gas pressure must be sufficient and all wiring should be tightly connected. Check also the hi limit, it should have continuity across its terminals when tested with an ohm meter.
Regards.
SOURCE: 13 year old pitco frialator fryer pilot wont stay
Hi there.
Check and tighten all wiring connections.
Check the hi limit for continuity across the terminals using an ohm meter, if it has no continuity, you have to replace the hi limit.
Regards.
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I appreciate the fact that you answered part of the question, but not the first part. Are there any other possibilities other than gas valve? The part costs $160, and that's if I choose to fix it myself, against your advice. I would like cheaper options, if there are any.
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