Post by highrolla7 on Jul 24, 2017 7:27:41 GMT -8
I replaced my water heater control valve (the one with the knob to turn on the water heater, off/pilot/on) because the knob on my old one was stuck and needed pliers to turn it. Bought a replacement from vintage trailer supply and used my old pilot tubing etc.
Before replacement, everything worked very well. Burner was great and had a very low pilot light. Now, burner still works great but the pilot light is very large and causes soot on the outside of the camper. The control valve says "pilot not adjustable". Everything is connected and hooked up just like it is was, so not sure where to begin. Orifice maybe not doing what it is supposed to do now... not sure. For now, I just light the pilot, heat the water, then turn off the water heater, which works. But, pilot is definitely not right.
I have a 71 shasta 16SC.
Thanks for any pointers or help.
Before replacement, everything worked very well. Burner was great and had a very low pilot light. Now, burner still works great but the pilot light is very large and causes soot on the outside of the camper. The control valve says "pilot not adjustable". Everything is connected and hooked up just like it is was, so not sure where to begin. Orifice maybe not doing what it is supposed to do now... not sure. For now, I just light the pilot, heat the water, then turn off the water heater, which works. But, pilot is definitely not right.
I have a 71 shasta 16SC.
Thanks for any pointers or help.
