Fireplace Thermocouple. Some older gas fireplaces use a single thermopile in lieu of a thermocouple and thermopile. A thermocouple is an electronic safety device.
Discussion in 'appliances' started by brutus76, 30 sep 2013. Some older gas fireplaces use a single thermopile in lieu of a thermocouple and thermopile. Not for use with vent free fireplaces. It is used for ensuring safety of the ignition system and preventing fuel.
The thermocouple will create around the thermopile is basically just a large thermocouple (actually a group of thermocouples inside a metal.
These questions & answers about diagnosing, fixing or replacing thermocouples on building heating equipment were posted originally. A gas fireplace thermocouple is often found among contemporary gas fireplaces. It is used for ensuring safety of the ignition system and preventing fuel. Discussion in 'appliances' started by brutus76, 30 sep 2013.
