Would this explain why it would run with the bypass valve button pushed by not otherwise? Mike On 8/12/06 9:29 PM, "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: > Nope. I doubt the thermocouple is the issue. Check your exhaust and > inline pipes to be sure they are clear of cobwebs and that you have > adequate propane (and propane pressure). Under normal circumstances > it may take several minutes to get proper air circulation from the > burner chamber (longer in hot weather has been my experience). > > I did have an issue similar to what you describe. I found I was low > on propane. Later it resurfaced, but once I switched regulators, I've > not had a problem. > > On Aug 12, 2006, at 9:14 PM, Mike Miller wrote: > >> My new Westy interior is mostly in. The frig only works while the >> ignition >> button is being pushed in. I assumed this meant the thermocouple >> switch was >> bad and wouldn't open even after it had been heated by the pilot. >> >> Sound correct? > > |
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