Water heater does not stay lit

[patrickf]

Good morning everyone, I am having a problem with my 1988 Fleetwood Atwood Water Heater that won't stay lit. I was able to lite the heater by OPENING up the door yesterday and it stayed lit most of the day.

Today it goes out after about 1 montue. I did not have this problem until I replaced the Main burner tube. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Patrick

[RV Wizard]

Hello Patrick and welcome to iRV2.com. We are glad to have you join us here and we look forward to reading of your adventures and experiences. I am sure you will enjoy the website and forums. Be sure to click on the "user CP" button and provide your coach info in a signature. This will help in the future with technical questions without having to type it out each time.
I would suggest taking the electrical connections off and clean with some contact cleaner. Be sure to check the electrode connection and clean the tip. Set the gap at 3/16" between electrode tip and the ground post and that the tip is in the flame when burning. What color is the flame?

["007"]

Maybe you need to adjust the slide on the burner tube you replaced also for more air.

[RV Wizard]

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Originally Posted by "007" Maybe you need to adjust the slide on the burner tube you replaced also for more air.

This could be very true; sorry I forgot to mention that one. This is why I asked about the color of the flame.
I am glad somebody is keeping me straight.