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IbogaProject

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3. It is a safety mechanisim

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Thu Feb 22, 2024, 02:40 PM

Feb 2024

The whole point of that part is to only allow gas to move when it is heated. It has parts that move, so they eventually break into the off position. It did its job and kept them safe, it should be fine now.

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A question about furnace gas valve replacement [View all] Marthe48 Feb 2024 OP

Not to worry gab13by13 Feb 2024 #1

Thank you! Marthe48 Feb 2024 #2

It is a safety mechanisim IbogaProject Feb 2024 #3

The valve allows gas to release Marthe48 Feb 2024 #4