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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

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4. That's a danger even with main flame on. A thermocouple automatically closes the pilot valve.

Fri Jan 17, 2014, 10:14 AM

Jan 2014

The valve shuts off gas to the pilot if the flame goes out.

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