converting auto pilot light to standing pilot on gas furnace?
Can't do it . there is a circuit board involved.
after 38 years as a master hvac tech. 99% of the people would go the other way,from pilot to auto ign,if u are doing this to save $$ it wont wk,it will cost u more ,parts and constant pilot,condensation in summer rusting chamber out,in my opinion its a bad idea,sorry
It depends, some units have an ignitor that glows red hot, some have a pilot coming from the gas valve. If it is electric heat, you can not see the heater elements, but should feel warm air after a few minutes. If not you need a TECH
There are kits for that purpose - you will need to change the gas-valve and have the correct voltage for the system (most standard units are OK, but millivolt systems will need a new transformer). If you have the correct skills, if you are careful and have good tools, it is about a 2-hour job - and well worth the time and cost. But let's do the numbers: The average pilot (water heater, stove, etc.) uses about 22 cubic feet of gas per day. That comes to 8030 cubic feet per year. That is roughly 80 therms. At present prices in our area, that comes to about $94/year. The payback is less than three years - remarkably fast as compared to many energy-saving expedients. There is also some justification to state that furnace pilots are somewhat larger than water heater and stove pilots. But let's be conservative in counting the savings.
