On the road in CO:
Went to Mesa Verde, now at Royal Gorge
1. This widget is leaking, is it a check valve or wut? Can I eliminate it? It is in a water line near the water heater.
2. My hot water heater burner flame is sputtering. Adjusting the air mix does not solve the problem. Also my pilot will stay lit for a few hours but goes out. Other gas appliances are fine. The regulator is from the 70