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Gas water heater sensor.
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.
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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.
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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.
The downside of the sensor is that it can be trigger by other fumes in the vicinity such as paint fumes.
This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area.
Do what you need to do to disassemble the valve but leave the sensor plugged into the back plate.
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Smith gas water heater burner assembly.
The honeywell gas valve has a front middle and back with temperature sensor and piezo ignitor connections in between.
Ao smith water heater gas burner.
Most newer water heaters use honeywell gas valves.
If you have a gas leak you certainly don t want to have an open flame feeding off that fuel.