I have had good luck simply by removing the thermocouple,
cleaning the ends with a little sandpaper or steel wool to
ensure a good connection, then replacing it. Cost is
nothing- give it a try....
Jere Potter '64 Safari #1877
"C. Petrich" wrote:
> How does one go about testing a thermocouple, finding a
> replacement (or finding a replacement, if necessary), and
> replacing a thermocouple in the Hydro-Flame
> heater? Christian'66 Caravel
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott & Lise Scheuermann
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList
> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 9:57 AM
> Subject: [VAC] Re: Hydro-Flame Heater
> sounds like a thermocouple problem to
> me. Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: C. Petrich
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 4:42 PM
> Subject: [VAC] Re: Hydro-Flame Heater
> There is a small metal flap that
> pivots so as to cover the pilot light
> hole. I replace this flap after
> lighting the pilot light, and tighten
> a wingnut the secures the flap. The
> furnace cover is an expanded metal
> type of grate. We kept the trailer
> door closed to prevent major air
> surges. Nonetheless, the furnace kept
> going out......... Christian
>
>
>
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