Moisture in gas valve

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nwomatt

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Oct 12, 2012
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northwestern ontario
Brand new ruud 90000 converted to propane. -30 outside started shutting down right after burners light. Tap valve and it goes. Took out red spring and blew in hole thinking maybe a chunk of crap in there. To my surprise there was moisture in there. Put it back together seems to be working for now. I have a concentric vent and intake comes in right above gas pipe. I piped in on that side due to positioning reasons. Was wondering if cold air from outside hitting warm gas pipe would cause this problem. I have now blocked off intake air and just going to see what happens. Anyone run into this b4??
 
Here we go again. -30 and furnace isn't firing until 2nd or 3rd try. Only when it's super cold. Thought it might be propane issue but why when I rap on the valve or gas line at furnace it takes off. I guess I'll try a new valve next.
 
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