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  1. sherms82

    Almost stripped nut on gas valve

    Well, to the people that were actually helpful, thank you, a flare nut wrench perfectly solved my problem. Apparently I made the mistake of giving too many details and should have remained nut-focused. As to the other few, I alluded to the fact that not everyone has $500+ in a rainy day fund...
  2. sherms82

    Almost stripped nut on gas valve

    Sounds right according the intranets, it's a 182791-004. I will get myself a properly fitted flare nut wrench for sure. It's not quite at the beyond-hope status and still has a chance of being loosened if I do it correctly.
  3. sherms82

    Almost stripped nut on gas valve

    I would love if this was an option but unfortunately it is not at this time. I do have extensive experience in the repair/troubleshooting department, just not specifically water heaters, so this plants me firmly in the "knowledgeable enough to be dangerous" category. Meaning, at first glance I...
  4. sherms82

    Almost stripped nut on gas valve

    You are correct, thank you, my bad.
  5. sherms82

    Almost stripped nut on gas valve

    I have what I believe to be a faulty thermocouple in my Kenmore Power Miser 9 water heater. The flame has started going out randomly, and it will spark and hold the pilot as long as I'm pushing down the button, but then goes right out after releasing. I can hold it up to five minutes and it...
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