how do you light the pilot light for a propane water heater on a camper?

by Water Heaters on July 18, 2010

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Unclebeer July 18, 2010 at 12:33 am: Most pilot water heaters have a gas valve that looks and operates very much like a residential water heater gas valve. The model I am looking at now has a black knob with markings for "on", "off", and "pilot". To light the pilot, you turn the knob to Pilot, and hold down on it. You have to hold down on it to bypass the thermocouple, which does not activate until it gets hot. After you get it lit and it stays lit for a brief period of time (30 seconds should be more than sufficient if your thermocouple is operating correctly), release the knob. Voila, your pilot is lit.
bllnickie July 18, 2010 at 12:33 am: Your best bet would to look it up on web browser the people on here would get you killed…try this site to start with
PropaneBrain July 18, 2010 at 12:33 am: Follow the manufacturers instructions on the plate/sticker on the unit.