AO SMITH WATER HEATER 100112330
PILOT/THERMOPILE
SKU: AOSM100112330
Condition: NEW
for exact fit and function.
A pilot light is a small gas flame, usually natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas, which serves as an ignition source for a more powerful gas burner. In a pilot assembly, there is thermocouple sitting in the pilot light's flame. The electricity that is created from the flame contacting the thermocouple wire runs to a small electromagnetic valve and holds it open. If the pilot light blows out, the thermocouple quickly cools off. It stops generating electricity and the valve closes.
A thermopile is an electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. It is composed of several thermocouples connected usually in series or, less commonly, in parallel. Such a device works on the principle of the thermoelectric effect, i.e., generating a voltage when its dissimilar metals (thermocouples) are exposed to a temperature difference .
A. O. Smith offers a large selection of gas, electric, and tankless commercial water heater models from high efficiency designs to standard energy-efficient units for both natural gas and propane applications, and varying voltage electric solutions.
HTS Category Code: 8208.30.00
UNSPC Category Code: 48100000
NAICS Code: 333241
Manufacturer Code: AOSM
Width: 1.0 in (2.54 cm)
Height: 1.0 in (2.54 cm)
Length: 1.0 in (2.54 cm)
Unit of Measure: Each (EA)