Posts Tagged ‘Gas Flow’

Why is there a long delay in my natural gas cooktop to light?

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G asked:


I have a gas cooktop natural whirlpool. When turn the knob to burn a burner, the ignitor continu aare clicking for about 20-30 seconds. So I feel the gas begin scroll and the lights burner. To make sure the delay was caused by gas not flowing (opposite the ignitor that does not work) that I held a match to the burner. The same result… 20-30 seconds before the start gas flow. What could cause this delay in the flow of gas? What can I do to fix it?

Posted by Krzysztof Lis on June 16th, 2009 6 Comments

Are there natural gas ranges with automatic shut-off system?

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John asked:


I have a range of natural gas with the ignition spark of electricity (no pilot). If the flame is put off due to air current or any other reason, the flow of gas is not turned off automatically. In many countries, gas ranges come with a very simple device (ie, a thermocouple), which has shut down the flow of gas in these situations. What mechanism is intended Canadian equipment to prevent the danger of emanation of gas?

Posted by Krzysztof Lis on May 15th, 2009 2 Comments