A pilot is a small gas burner used to ignite the main burner in appliances like water heaters, boilers, or furnaces. It provides a steady flame that lights the main burner when heat is needed, ensuring efficient combustion and maintaining consistent operation. Pilot systems can be standing pilots, which remain lit continuously, or intermittent pilots, which ignite only when needed. Proper maintenance of the pilot, including regular cleaning, adjustment, and inspection, helps ensure safe and efficient operation of gas-fired appliances.
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