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Troubleshooting and Repairing Pool Heaters - Focus on the Gas Valve

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The video shows how to troubleshoot and repair pool heaters by focusing on replacing the gas valve.

Gas valves are the component that controls the flow of gas into the heater. They can fail, preventing the heater from turning on.

The video demonstrates removing and replacing gas valves on different models of heaters, including Raypak, Hayward, and Pentair units.

The process involves disconnecting gas lines, removing mounting brackets, and using pipe wrenches to loosen the old valve. Care must be taken not to twist other components.

Thread sealant is applied to new connections before screwing them together tightly. Wires are reconnected in their proper order.

Safety switches like thermostats and pressure switches are also checked, as they can prevent the heater from operating if faulty.

Understanding how the ignition control module and gas valve work together is key to diagnosing heater issues like no flame or intermittent operation.

Proper removal and installation of the gas valve is demonstrated as a common repair that can get older pool heaters working again.

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