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VitaminH · 11-03-2003, 06:49 PM

Good evening all,

I have a gas stove in my apartment that was here when I moved in just recently. Upon first trying it out, I found only one of the 3 burners would light. I have checked the electodes that spark on all 4 and they all appear to be sparking just fine, and gas most definitly comes out of the burners when they are turned on, as we can light them with a match if needed. So does anyone know what the problem might be here? I checked the small hole by the electrodes that gas should flow through and it is unobstructed as well. Any suggestions are welcome and much appreciated.

clavus · 11-03-2003, 10:44 PM

Mabe the gas isn't getting to the hole near the electrode, but its coming out nearby. Hence - matches work, but the electrode does not. Can you trace a gas line all the way to the hole? Is there a break or hole near the end?

Ashton · 11-04-2003, 01:27 AM

I'd take a thin piece of wire and run it through the pilot hole..... it's probally plugged farther up the line.

canucker · 11-04-2003, 11:27 AM

Is the spark arcing across to the burner? This will be needed in order to fire the gas.

11-03-2003, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
VitaminH An embarrassment to myself and those around me... Location: Pants	Gas stove not lighting.... Good evening all, I have a gas stove in my apartment that was here when I moved in just recently. Upon first trying it out, I found only one of the 3 burners would light. I have checked the electodes that spark on all 4 and they all appear to be sparking just fine, and gas most definitly comes out of the burners when they are turned on, as we can light them with a match if needed. So does anyone know what the problem might be here? I checked the small hole by the electrodes that gas should flow through and it is unobstructed as well. Any suggestions are welcome and much appreciated.

11-03-2003, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	Mabe the gas isn't getting to the hole near the electrode, but its coming out nearby. Hence - matches work, but the electrode does not. Can you trace a gas line all the way to the hole? Is there a break or hole near the end? __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

11-04-2003, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
canucker Crazy	Is the spark arcing across to the burner? This will be needed in order to fire the gas. __________________ Go hard or go home; Just don't go home hard.

11-04-2003, 01:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	I'd take a thin piece of wire and run it through the pilot hole..... it's probally plugged farther up the line.