raypak 106 propane pool heater

[garbo1]

new first time trying to fire it up

it will spark but not ignite

 

[garbo1]

You probably have air in the gas line that needs to be purged.

how do i do that

 

[garbo1]

how do i do that

 

[ajw22]

how do i do that

I have no idea what your setup is. Post some pics and maybe someone will advise if they feel it is safe for you to do.

@swamprat69

 

[garbo1]

You probably have air in the gas line that needs to be purged.

 

[garbo1]

You probably have air in the gas line that needs to be purged.

 

[ajw22]

You have a long line from the tank to the heater. Every time you try and start the heater you purge a bit of air. It may take a lot of start attempts until the gas slowly pushes the air out of the line. There may be other ways of doing it but repeated starts is safe.

 

[garbo1]

You have a long line from the tank to the heater. Every time you try and start the heater you purge a bit of air. It may take a lot of start attempts until the gas slowly pushes the air out of the line. There may be other ways of doing it but repeated starts is safe.

thanks for your advice and help so if understand you keep firing heater and eventually it will purge line

 

[MITBeta]

Is that heater set up to run propane? Correct orifice(s) and gas valve regulator?

 

[garbo1]

Is that heater set up to run propane? Correct orifice(s) and gas valve regulator?

Yes propane

 

[garbo1]

should i increase regulator pressure on lp gas regulator if i cant get it to ignite

 

[ajw22]

should i increase regulator pressure on lp gas regulator if i cant get it to ignite

No.

 

[MITBeta]

You should find a qualified LP gas technician.

 

[garbo1]

You should find a qualified LP gas technician.

Thanks for the help and all the advice but I’ll figure it out

 

[ajw22]

Thanks for the help and all the advice but I’ll figure it out

Be careful. Propane is heavier then air and can pool and not disperse easily.

 

[garbo1]

Be careful. Propane is heavier then air and can pool and not disperse easily.

just wanted to thank everyone who offered advice i was finally able to get my pool heater to fire and heat again just wanted to thank everybody for there input hope we all have a great pool season