Do I need to hold the pilot light button down so the light remains on for it to heat up or will it heat up on it's own while plugged in?
1826347
Hi,The light is not a "pilot light". It is simply a means to check to see if the unit is functioning properly. To check it you depress the little spot and if it lights up, The unit is working OK. It has its own Thermostat to maintain temp. Geo
1826348
The pilot light will start to glow when the temp drops enough to start warming the tape. Sometimes it will flicker a little as the temp starts to fall, and it is figuring out that it is time to turn on!
1826349
Hi, The light is not a "pilot light". It is simply a means to check to see if the unit is functioning properly. To check it you depress the little spot and if it lights up, The unit is working OK. It has its own Thermostat to maintain temp. Geo
1826350
On the heat tapes I have owned, the light comes on by itself when the thermostat activates the heating. No light, no heat.
1826351
It has a thermostat embedded in the strip ... it will turn itself on when it gets below freezing and back off again when the air temperature rises. They work well.
1826352
You hold down the pilot light button to test to see if the strip heats up. After you install and plug it in it will heat up on it's own when it gets cold enough.
344897
Yes it does. When it reaches the set temperature it will go to just the pilot light and turn the heater back on when the temperature falls below the set level. The pilot light does remain lite so I would not leave it unattended for an extended period.
2650
It's not that hard to light. The whole bottom round knob is the button. If nothing else, pressing it downward on a flat surface does the same as pressing it with a thumb. When lighting it, there is a black slider that must be pushed up to the "on" position first. Then the flame type slider on the side must be set to "jet". Then pushing in on the bottom will light it. This is all described in the directions of use.
956883
When temp.is reached it cutes down to pilot light. then as temp. lowers it comes back on in order to maintain temp. I am using one in my bath and it works great and I love it. I would highly recommend it because it works great.
1630655
I had mine plugged in for a few months - only using it occasionally - and one night when I wasn't using it, started flashing red in the middle of the night - it didn't turn the heat on while it did this. It didn't stop when I used the control so I unplugged it and replugged it in and it's been fine. Nothing in the manual about that. If it does it again I will call the manufacture.
2218834
I plug it in a standard outlet; touch the "Power" button and it heats up. There is also a button "Turbo On/Off". The instruction leaflet states, "to achieve faster styling results these units feature a unique , optional TurboHeat burst; delivers up to 30 degrees C/36 degrees F more heat for maximum styling performance. I have not used this feature yet.
2177913
The only thing that would turn off the pilot, if thats what you are referring is LOW oxygen levels in a TIGHT home, now if the pilot stayslit and its set on "2" on thermostat, it should cycle off and on and the pilot stay lit, the fan set on auto will cycle whenever is senses aheat buildup where ever the sensor is located, I think this could be improved on myself, its erratic at very best. If this doesn't answer your questions then I would need more detail to help you....Richard H
853666
The light it self (led) will not create heat at all. You will not feel any energy heat come from the light at all.
276258
No, Let it get hot enough for the light to go on and as long as there is enough pressure the steam will keep coming.Maybe you have a defective one. Do as the directions tell you.
1436552
You have to press the button. It's above the "on" button. Press it until u have your desired heat setting.
347201
Yes, you do have to hold the switch down the entire time you want it to be on. They make a version that has constant on as well, just read the descriptions well or you will be returning it like I did once I found out you have to keep the switch pressed to have light...
2034007
This just plugs in and stays on. Some people wire a relay to the cool control wire (reversing solenoid) to power it on in the cool mode only. It is not needed when heating. Or you can simply un-plug it when you don't need it. The bulbs are recommended to be replaced annually because they make more money that way. They last longer if not used full time. Replacements are only $12.90 from Lampline Lighting Inc. Order TUV PL-L 18W/4P and save 50% over everyone else.
2088735
i did that to and decided to hold down on the on off button for a couple seconds and it lights up and starts flashing till its hot then solid light telling you what temp its on you can change temp with the minus and plus buttons hope this helps someone.
145505
I haven't installed mine yet, but typically if the pilot doesn't stay lit after holding the valve in the pilot position for a minute after lighting, it is usually either a fault thermocouple or the pilot flame isn't positioned correctly on the tip of the thermocouple. I am assuming that your gas pressure has been checked and the pilot flame is adjusted correctly.
571576
This system has a ignition button that is used to light the pilot light for the unit. Once the pilot light is lit you are good to go.
2174317
As in, do you take it off before plugging it in to heat.. no. you don't. :)
1023597
Yes you hold the switch down to heat. I release it when warm enough and then as it gets cool I hold switch down again. This is to keep you from burning yourself if you fall asleep.