Aquaponicsman Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 I have a Cinsa hot water heater, and although outside, it is in a mostly covered, walled in area. During the past week, I have had to re-light the pilot light every day. I know we have had a couple windy days, but not every day. My suspicion is leaning toward a problem other than wind. Any suggestion on a home repair (bearing in mind that I am banned from the tool department at Home Depot and need an electrician to change a light bulb) or a good serviceman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 There is something simple you can try first. The pilot thermocouple is that little capped cylinder head thingy right nest to the flame and normally the top of it sticks into the flame. Try cleaning it off lightly with sand paper, make sure it sticks into the flame, tighten the fitting where it goes into the control (the thingy with the knob you turn the heater on and set the water temperature with. If that doesn't work it is almost certain the pilot thermocouple is bad. It simply pulls out of the bracket the head is in and unscrews at the control, almost always on the bottom of same. Unscrew, carefully remove noting just how it is installed, take the part to one of the hardware places and get a new one and reinstall the same way. That should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 I don't think there is anything easy about changing a thermocouple, but you could be smarter than me, and smaller hands...Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 hours ago, lakeside7 said: I don't think there is anything easy about changing a thermocouple, but you could be smarter than me, and smaller hands...Good luck I've done it many times, and it isn't rocket science, but I am mechanically inclined and the OP says he/she needs an electrician to change a lightbulb, so.... Those pilot/thermocouple parts tend to get rusted out after a few years, unless the heater is indoors. Sometimes the gas tube gets partially plugged with loose bits of rust and the gas doesn't flow properly, but new parts are so cheap, it's not worth taking the time to try to clean them out. Could also be that the regulator is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaponicsman Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Thanks for the replies. If you need a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the US Supreme Court, I'm your guy. But my hands are big, clumsy and uncoordinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 My plumber/electrician handles repairs and adjustments to the water heater. No special water heater service person required. If you're not a talented DIY person, you probably already have someone you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Aquaponicsman said: Thanks for the replies. If you need a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the US Supreme Court, I'm your guy. But my hands are big, clumsy and uncoordinated. Can I trade one of those for fixing your water heater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaponicsman Posted April 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 On 4/24/2018 at 12:21 AM, mudgirl said: Can I trade one of those for fixing your water heater? Haha! That would be a great trade, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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