Gas Water Heater Sensor

The fvs is a relatively newer ish invention that consists of a silicone type sensor that detects flammable vapors outside of the hot water tank.

Gas water heater sensor.

If you have a gas leak you certainly don t want to have an open flame feeding off that fuel. The honeywell gas valve has a front middle and back with temperature sensor and piezo ignitor connections in between. Genuine oem part 100110753 rc item 4958039. 32 1 46 oz get it as soon as wed sep 23.

Ao smith water heater gas burner. You can then select sensor thermistor from the part category filter to identify the specific sensor components that fit your model. On older style heaters with standing pilot lights the device is typically called a thermocouple while on newer units with electronic ignition the same or virtually the same device is called a flame sensor. Hot surface igniter sensor assembly.

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A thermocouple or flame sensor is a device used to control gas flow in gas water heaters. Do what you need to do to disassemble the valve but leave the sensor plugged into the back plate. Need more help finding the right part. This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area.

Certain rheem water gas water heater models feature electronic controls with a flammable vapor sensor installed on the bottom portion of the water heater unit. 1 16 of over 1 000 results for water heater sensor rheem sp20172 flammable vapor fv sensor kit. Most newer water heaters use honeywell gas valves. Including the proline 400 401 series gas water heater the proline xe power vent gas water heater and the proline standard electric water.