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I'm trying to replace the thermocoupler on my Reliance 606 (on propane), and it just seems like it should be so easy. But this is my first time and it just seems like the thing is designed to make it much harder than it has to be. Or perhaps there is a special tool to make it easier that professional plumbers use.
I can easily unscrew the threaded screw on the outside end of the thermocoupler that's attached to the control box, but cannot see, let alone reach the other end attached to the pilot light bracket. So I can't see whether to pull or slide it to one side, etc. And that's IF I could reach it. The other tubes that feed the gas to the pilot light are directly in front of it. I've tried using needle nose pliers and a long screwdriver to release it from the bracket to no avail. Do I need to remove something else first? Feeling 'toopid'.
I did a search and found this old thread, but no discussion of the actual removal.
t-3868.html
Anyone familiar with this model that could walk me through this?
I can easily unscrew the threaded screw on the outside end of the thermocoupler that's attached to the control box, but cannot see, let alone reach the other end attached to the pilot light bracket. So I can't see whether to pull or slide it to one side, etc. And that's IF I could reach it. The other tubes that feed the gas to the pilot light are directly in front of it. I've tried using needle nose pliers and a long screwdriver to release it from the bracket to no avail. Do I need to remove something else first? Feeling 'toopid'.
I did a search and found this old thread, but no discussion of the actual removal.
t-3868.html
Anyone familiar with this model that could walk me through this?
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