O A Smith Older Water Heater

[Eweneek1]

The pilot light on my water heater, FGR 40-224, will light manually, stay on, and then burner will then light. But, once the the water heats, the gas turns off and the pilot light goes out. After tank water cools I can do the process again. Replaced the thermocoupler and problem persists... Should I replace the thermostat gas valve next. Trying to keep the tank water going until the tankless unit is installed.

 

[Fitter30]

Have you pulled the complete burner cleaned it and pilot assembly? Gas valves are expensive to invest on a old tank verses replace the whole heater.

 

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[Reach4]

Make sure the thermocouple tip is heated by the flame. Position it to make it so.

 

[Eweneek1]

Went ahead and replaced the thermostat control valve for $100 and now pilot light stays on and water is hotter.