What makes a thermocouple go bad?
Changes in temperature can cause regular expansion and contraction in metal, which will cause thermocouples to weaken over time. After enough time, metal fatigue can cause a thermocouple to break. If thermocouples start to give out unusual readings, it may be suffering from metal fatigue.
How do you change the thermocouple on a hot water heater?
Answered in 2 hours by: To change the thermocouple on a hot water tank you remove the whole burner assembly. Turn off manual gas valve to water heater on gas pipe. On the bottom of the gas valve that is mounted on the water tank, undo the thermocouple nut and gas piping nut that goes to the burner assembly.
Is the reliance 501 gas water heater good or bad?
I have a Reliance 501 gas water heater. The Thermocouple is bad. I have changed the Thermocouple on my central heater. I have a Reliance 501 gas water heater. The Thermocouple is bad. I have changed the Thermocouple on my central heater. – Answered by a verified Plumber We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
How big is the thermocoupler on an electonic water heater?
ON AN ELECTONIC IGNITION WATER HEATER,BURNER ASSEMBLY REMOVED,WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE SOLDERED INLINE ON THE THERMOCOUPLER(3” FROM THE HEAD)… read more WTRHTRPRO
How do you shut off a water heater?
First, shut off the gas valve on the water heater and the gas valve on the gas line near the heater. Then unfasten the three nuts that hold the thermocouple and the two gas tubes to the valve.
Are there any problems with the reliance 606 water heater?
Pilot Light Problems with Reliance 606 Water Heater. Discussion in ‘ Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice ‘ started by cchw, Oct 6, 2005 .
Where can I find a reliance water heater manual?
Please find the document that corresponds to your specific model number. Choose from the following Types: Electric | Natural Gas | Liquid Propane | Tankless Mac Users – “Option-click” on the format of your choice to download the file to your computer
How to tell the age of a reliance water heater?
The first two numbers (after a single letter) of the serial number are the year of manufacture of Reliance water heaters. So the water heater with the data plate shown below is from 1995. To determine the age of another manufacturer/brand of water heater, go to How do I determine the age of my water heater?
Why is the pilot light on my reliance 606 not working?
If the flame is applied to the wrong area of the thermocouple or it gets too hot, it will shut down the burner, just as if the pilot went out. And if the pilot goes out when the burner shuts down, that is a different problem and not a thermocouple one. My pilot went out and wouldn’t stay lit on my Reliance 606.
