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[VAC] Re: Trouble lighting water heater pilot



Jerry,
 Open your hot water faucets one at a time until all air is bled out and
water flows freely; the heater's tank is now full. You can then turn the
control to "ON" and the main flame will light and operate until the
water tank is hot, that'll take maybe 30 minutes or so. The water should
start running 'warm' at the faucets within 5 or 10 minutes.

You should be able to tighten that line at the control valve to stop the
leak. It's easy to check for gas leaks with some soapy water.

                                       <<Jim>>