Hi Betsy I would say it is but I will check and see. Always follow your water heater instructions for your particular Brand as I do not have a Gas Water Heater. Lets here for those who do.
Regards Ray -----Original Message----- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 12:03 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Relight a Gas Water Heater Pilot Light Ray, Would you say it is the same for propane? Betsy At 03:04 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote: >Hi >If you have shut off your water heater for draining or repairs or to >conserve fuel while away on a trip, you must relight the pilot manually. > >Steps: >1. >Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn the thermostat to >its lowest setting (typically clockwise in both cases). Wait 5 minutes >for any gas to clear. If after 5 minutes you smell gas, do not proceed. >Call the utility company for immediate service. > >2. >Open or remove the outer and inner access covers for the burning >chamber using a wrench or pliers. Use a flashlight to locate the end of >the pilot-light tube that extends from the gas-control valve into the >burning chamber. >Adjust your position so you can comfortably reach this point with a >wooden match and see what you are doing. > >3. >Turn the control knob to the pilot position and immediately hold a >match near the end of the pilot-light tube. Depress and hold the reset >button on the gas-control valve (see illustration). 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