How is a working tankless water heater supposed to ignite?
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How is a working tankless water heater supposed to ignite?
I have a Bosch Aquastar (250SX, natural gas) tankless water heater with which I'm currently experiencing problems.
It never crossed my mind to open it up and observe it when it was operating correctly so, now, I don’t know exactly what that is nor have I, thus far, been able to locate that information.
When operating properly..
..does the igniter spark to light the main gas burner directly or
..does the igniter spark to light a "pilot light" which, in turn, lights the main gas burner?
Thank you
It never crossed my mind to open it up and observe it when it was operating correctly so, now, I don’t know exactly what that is nor have I, thus far, been able to locate that information.
When operating properly..
..does the igniter spark to light the main gas burner directly or
..does the igniter spark to light a "pilot light" which, in turn, lights the main gas burner?
Thank you
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I am pretty sure he was not trying to be funny. Just because he services them does not mean he recommends them just as a auto mechanic might work on a Yugo if you bring it to them but they wouldn't recommend it as a good, reliable automobile. Tankless heaters are energy efficient but they have some maintenance requirements and issues.
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No.... there was no humor there.
I have seen entirely too many problems with tankless heaters. They are too dependent on water quality for proper and carefree operation. They require more routine servicing then they should.
I have seen entirely too many problems with tankless heaters. They are too dependent on water quality for proper and carefree operation. They require more routine servicing then they should.