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Old 02-03-2011, 11:43 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Rjcsjc62 View Post
Most of today's gas stoves have a spark ignition that will try and light as soon as the gas is opened. Once the knob is turned the gas for the burner comes out, and you will hear a "Popping" noise, which is the spark gap ignition.

Like I said, all of today's stoves are like this.
I've owned 3 in the last decade. All of them had a 'light' position that they have to be in to get that spark, and can be turned past it. It's entirely possible to fill a room with gas.
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