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I need to learn a little about how they work.
For example, a gas cooktop.
This is a stove in Canada, less than 20yrs old.
I had always thought that they had a pilot light which ignited the gas once the gas was flowing.
Or maybe the new ones have electronic ignition ie a spark generator that snaps when you turn the gas valve on.
About right so far?
Do they also have a safety shut off valve, controlled by temperature - so that if the gas is flowing but not ignited, the valve closes to prevent filling the home with gas?
I am told a family member "left the gas on (but it was not ignited or making any heat) and filled the home with gas.
I need to find out if that is a reasonable assertion or if the appliance is defective.
For example, a gas cooktop.
This is a stove in Canada, less than 20yrs old.
I had always thought that they had a pilot light which ignited the gas once the gas was flowing.
Or maybe the new ones have electronic ignition ie a spark generator that snaps when you turn the gas valve on.
About right so far?
Do they also have a safety shut off valve, controlled by temperature - so that if the gas is flowing but not ignited, the valve closes to prevent filling the home with gas?
I am told a family member "left the gas on (but it was not ignited or making any heat) and filled the home with gas.
I need to find out if that is a reasonable assertion or if the appliance is defective.