troubleshooting an issue with my gas fireplace

**Looking for some insight/suggestions to address a problem concerning my propane gas heat and glo fireplace that has a pilot light assembly with both the thermocouple and thermopile. On on the recommendation for my technician i replaced my whole pilot light assembly due to a pilot light flame and thermopile issue. My problem lies with the flame decreasing when I switch from the pilot mode to the on position. In pilot mode the pilot lights up with no problem and a very strong flame which engulfs both the thermocouple, as well as, the thermopile. As i m,ove it over to the on position the flame starts to decrease. I can move the knob slowly towards the on position enough for the main burner to engage, but if I move it over enough to fully open up the main valve, the flame no longer covers the thermocouple and/or thermopile enought to keep the millivolts needed to properly run the main valve. the reult is a clicking sound and suht off of the whole system. Also, I notice that the control valve for the main burner which regulates the flame itself has no impact on the intensity of the flame. Since it is a brand new pilot light assembly and the millivolts from thr termopile are strong, I believe the problem lie in the gas valve itself. Wall switch checks out fine and all the connections seem to be in order. Any insight would be welcomed. Thanks, Tom
Reply to
Gunner
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Pressure OK? Pilot flame size should not change in size always.

Reply to
Tony Hwang

Obviously not right and since this is a combustion device unless you are positively 100% sure of what you are doing, I'd just have the tech fix it

Reply to
philo

Sounds like either a problem with the gas valve not flowing sufficient gas to the pilot or an obstruction in the path between valve and pilot light.

Reply to
trader_4

was unable to check pressure due to lack of proper instrument, could it be the regulator on my propane tank is not working properly, or is it more likely a bad control valve since I am unable to increase the flame from the main control valve knob?

Reply to
Gunner

could it be the regulator on my propane tank causing the issue..insufficient pressure?

Reply to
Gunner

I'd check the gas pressure. I believe Propane has winter grade one and summer grade one. As an example if you try to use BBQ now using propane tank filled in summer, it does not work well.

Reply to
Tony Hwang

Is this "I know more than you contest" or trying to help with OP's question. There are many freeware photo editors out there as well every new digital camera comes with something. Photo element is easier to use for beginner.

Reply to
Tony Hwang

You are in the wrong thread...a gas fireplace has nothing to do with my answer concerning photography

Reply to
philo

Ayup...I thought I mentioned that earlier in the other (duplicate) thread along w/ some other possibilities but it again is pretty clear supply.

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dpb

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