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Originally Posted by ltcdfancher
I thought every gas appliance that uses a pilot light also has a thermocouple in the circuit. The thermocouple is only open when the flame from the pilot is burning. If the flame goes out, then the flow of gas stops. Am I wrong here?
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Yes, after I wrote it I meant to say it might be best to not mess with gas valves before leaving and risk something leaking from an unexercised valve. Just turn it down as I have done that for a month at a time with no issues.