Refrigerator not working on gas

[vcrt]

Originally Posted by mainah

I have watched people (from a distance) test for gas leaks with a match!

Hope you stood waaay back!
Rich

[JohnB]

Originally Posted by vcrt

Doesn't common wisdom say you shouldn't have a flame anywhere near a gas source? How much wattage in a match?
Rich

Hi Rich,

What context is your question about a flame anywhere near a gas source? I may have missed this in your post.

Are your testing for leaks or trying to light the burner or what? Testing for leaks with a lit match is not a good thing to do. Starting the burner on the stove with a grill lighter is commonly done. Two different scenarios both are gas sources.

I do not know the wattage in a match, however there are enough BTU's of energy to start gas burning.

[vcrt]

Originally Posted by JohnB

Hi Rich,

What context is your question about a flame anywhere near a gas source? I may have missed this in your post.

Are your testing for leaks or trying to light the burner or what? Testing for leaks with a lit match is not a good thing to do. Starting the burner on the stove with a grill lighter is commonly done. Two different scenarios both are gas sources.

I do not know the wattage in a match, however there are enough BTU's of energy to start gas burning.

No, nothing like that John, Mainah had said in a prior post:
"Yeah a 1/16" gap can make a 5000 volt difference in the ability to make a spark."
and I was wondering what significance there would be in a 1/16" gap difference (3/16" to 1/4") to ignite a flame. I half-jokingly asked how much wattage was in a match because it seems that it doesn't take much to cause gas to ignite.
Rich

[JohnB]

Ah, OK got it Rich. Thanks