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Originally Posted by ossiblue
Funny, I was thinking the same thing--preventative replacement.
A question to those already shopping around. We currently have a gas heater which has a pilot light. Is it still possible to buy a heater with a pilot? I ask because in a power failure we still have hot water and that would not be possible with the electronic ignitions. Plus, I'm a bit old school though I have lots of experience with ignition modules/replacements on our other appliances.
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Yes, Rheem sells 40, 50, and 60 gallon tanks with pilot lights. The burner compartment is sealed. To light the pilot is the same as before but instead of using a match there is a piezo ignitor (like on a bbq) attached to the control valve.