A gas water heater in boise baton rouge buffalo or boston uses a thermocouple that includes a probe attached to a copper tube that screws into a port on the gas valve.
Thermal coupler for water heater.
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Once you re sure the thermocouple is clean fix it back to the unit.
If the thermocouple is working you should be able to measure 30 to 40 millivolts of voltage at the connection end of the tube when the pilot flame is on.
It is designed for gas furnaces and 30 mv systems.
After scrubbing further clean the thermocouple of the water heater with a microfiber cloth to remove excess particles.
A water heater or furnace thermocouple is a heat sensitive probe that sends an electric signal to the gas valve whenever the pilot is lit.
The element is built for reliability and long life.
Works great in everything from water heaters to ovens of any brand a standard thermo fits in.
For gas furnaces and 30 mv systems.
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For gas powered water heaters the thermocouple serves as a safety device to detect if the pilot light is burning.
Turn on the water heater.
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If it does congratulations.
If you like many homeowners use a gas powered water heater the thermocouple helps prevent the heater from turning into a danger.
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The burner typically sits loosely or under clips in the burning chamber and just slides out.
When you re having trouble getting the pilot to stay lit it could be because the thermocouple needs to be replaced.
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When the pilot goes out this component send a signal to the gas valve to make sure that it remains closed while the pilot light is not yet lit.
But sometimes the thermocouple itself may need repairs and replacement and for that you ll need professionals in water heater repair in doylestown pa like those at carney plumbing heating cooling.
First shut off the gas valve on the water heater and the gas valve on the gas line near the heater.
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This signal keeps the gas valve open.