Water heater thermocouple is a device that can monitor the temperature inside the water heater to determine the best temperature that can be used. You may experience damage to the thermocouple and confusion to fix it. Although this is rare, in fact you can replace the thermocouple with a cheap and easy.
Thermocouple is part of a security device that can be found on the gas water heater. They are located on the exterior water tanks and have the settings button. This device will automatically turn off if the heat generated is less than 20 milivolts. To check this device, press the pilot's button that existing in the gas water heater control valve. Here is a way to replace your water heater thermocouple.
- Make sure that your water heater is not alive. Discover the gas valve on the gas line that was beside the water heater. Separate sections and keep away from your reach. This acts as a preventive if there is a problem.
- Then, move the water heater thermocouple slowly. Disconnect the gas tube in front of the pilot light. Finally, separate gas tube with a main gas burner. Separate sections on the outside water heater section. Until this stage, you should be able to move the burner assembly.
- Time to replace your water heater thermocouple. You can get a replacement on lumber or hardware store with a price of about $ 10. Bring the old water heater thermocouple, so you can determine the right size for a replacement. Before installing, you should clean it with vacuum cleaner.
- Put it gently on the burner assembly and reattach the burner assembly in place. Make sure all components are located in the right position.
- Before closing, put soapy water to find the gas leak. If you find an air bubble, there is the possibility of gas leaks and fix.
Done already water heater thermocouple replacement. If you have been doing this, you can do the replacement in a few hours. If you have prepared all the tools, this job will be much faster.
