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  2. How do millivolt gas valves work? - Answers

    May 20, 2024 · A millivolt gas valve is used in a standing pilot type of appliance. In a normal application there are actually 2 valves in one. one valve controls gas flow to the pilot and the …

  3. What is the millivolt range of a gas valve? - Answers

    Jun 2, 2024 · The millivolt range of a gas valve is typically around 250 to 750 millivolts. This low voltage is generated by a thermocouple or a thermopile and is used to open and close the gas …

  4. How do you test a millivolt gas valve? - Answers

    Jun 30, 2024 · You can test a millivolt gas valve with a multimeter by measuring voltage across the valve terminals while the gas valve is energized. The reading should be in the range of 500 …

  5. How does outdoor gas heater safety valve work? - Answers

    Sep 14, 2023 · Concepts of Operation. Millivolt style gas heaters control the flow of gas with the main gas valve, item 3 above. This valve is powered with a very low voltage supply source, …

  6. Non-powered gas valve pilot safety circuit - Page 1 - EEVblog

    Sep 26, 2021 · The thermocouple output voltage of perhaps 40-50 millivolts (when at gas flame temperature) energizes a solenoid which allows a small amount of gas to flow into the pilot …

  7. How millivolt switch works? - Answers

    I am assuming that you mean switching a millivolt gas value. The switch applies a voltage to the gas valve thus allowing gas to flow. The voltage is provided by a thermopile. This device ...

  8. What is a millivolt ignition? - Answers

    Sep 15, 2023 · What is the difference between millivolt and electronic ignition in gas pool heaters? A millivolt pool heater has a standing pilot (meaning it is always lit).

  9. Why have both a thermopile and thermocouple? - Answers

    Oct 6, 2023 · A thermopile generates electricity from the heat of a pilot light. It generates about 750 mV that turns on the main gas valve to the fireplace.A thermocouple is heated by the pilot …

  10. What is a redundant gas valve? - Answers

    Sep 13, 2023 · The millivolt range of a gas valve is typically around 250 to 750 millivolts. This low voltage is generated by a thermocouple or a thermopile and is used to open and close the gas …