AO SMITH WATER HEATER 100281571
K PILOT THERMOPILE TUBE ASSY
SKU: AOSM100281571
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 tube (tubular section, tubing, or hollow cylinder) usually but not necessarily of circular cross-section, used mainly to convey substances which can flow liquids and gases (fluids), slurries, powders and masses of small solids. Plastic tubing is widely used for its light weight, chemical resistant, non-corrosive properties, and ease of making connections. A tube may also reference a florescent light bulb or a housing of lamps or LEDs.
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)