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randytoofast

24.183.103.239

"any idea?" , posted Mon 6 Oct 23:49user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


i have a ruud furnace w/spark ignition when it gets a call 4 heat the ignitor sparks and the gas valve clicks but it wont light the pilot. i have 24 volts on one of the terminals on the valve as soon as it clicks. any ideas? this furnace is equiped with a robertshaw ignition control box part#sp715a. if you can help it would be greatly appreciated!

 


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drcool299

119.95.163.175

"Re(1):any idea?" , posted Tue 7 Oct 08:08user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


have you checked if you have fuel/LPG?

maybe the fuel valve is closed.

Life is short use it wisely GOD Bless !

 

 

tom446



66.66.203.58

"Re(2):any idea?" , posted Tue 7 Oct 19:23user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


If that spark is lighting a pilot, you may have a dirty pilot orfice which means the pilot would need to be pulled apart and cleaned.

If in doubt call a pro !