Easy on an older unit but I have a newer one with this type of set up. Will a generic thermocouple do? Do I need a special thermocouple or need to replace the whole unit like this?

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Posted by TDsngumbo

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Posted on 12/30/19 at 3:58 pm to TigerGman

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Trouble shooting Gas water heater--changing the thermocouple on a newer model

It would be an easier clean up if you don't shoot it and instead just remove it the correct way.

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Posted by TigerGman

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Posted on 12/30/19 at 4:12 pm to TDsngumbo

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It would be an easier clean up if you don't shoot it and instead just remove it the correct way.

Probably. But I like challenges...

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Posted by Jim Rockford

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Posted on 12/30/19 at 6:57 pm to TigerGman

The last time I tried that I watched a few youtube videos and it looked easy. I unscrewed the screws and it still wouldnt budge. At that poing I called somebody. Money well spent.

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Posted by lnomm34

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Posted on 12/30/19 at 7:51 pm to TigerGman

When I did mine, I replaced the thermopile assembly. It was super simple to do. Cost me about $30 and an about hour of my time.

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Posted by LEASTBAY

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Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:10 pm to TigerGman

Just replaced one of these. Called a thermopile like the other guy said. You don't need to replace all of that. It all comes apart. There's a clip or something holding that rod in. It just comes out after you remove the clip. Then just reverse it, feed the wires in and hook it all back up. I do highly recommended having the correct tubing wrenches though.

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