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Re:US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% ... by maxerickson on Sunday January 18, 2026 @09:55AM (#46668256)
Usually the pilot energizes a thermocouple+solenoid that is used to hold the gas valve open, so the valve shuts if the pilot goes out.
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