Vapor Sensor Water Heater
Turn the power switch to off and wait 30 seconds.
Vapor sensor water heater. How do i know if my fv sensor needs to be replaced. 25vs ruud oem upgraded replacement flammable vapor sensor. Replace the vapor sensor. This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area.
Turn the power on and cycle the temperature switch from low to hot 5 times ending on hot. If your manual or heater specs say fvir your heater is flammable vapor ignition resistant and has an fv sensor. Many of the big box chains like lowe s and home depot will unlikely carry these parts but a specialized plumbing company might. Tie it into your hot water heater and you will have bypassed the safety mechanism of your hot water heater.
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Fill a cereal bowl halfway full of tap water unplug the two spade connectors from the sensor and place them on opposite sides of the water in the bowl. Compare click to add item richmond water heaters fvir sensor kit to the compare list. If you have a bad sensor the fix is easy get a replacement and install it. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online.
I describe how i permanently fixed a faulty flammable vapor sensor on a water heater. Turn the heat dial down to low. Sp20172 ge oem upgraded replacement flammable vapor sensor. 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.
Water heater fvir flammable vapor ignition resistant or ftr fixed thermal release. Richmond 0 90 x 54 flexible aluminum anode rod. Smith water heater isolation valve. Fv sensors are typically found on power vents damper models and draft induced water heaters powered by natural gas or propane presence of fv sensor is determined by model.