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Going through the backplate to the nozzle location is the thermocouple. it is a copper like tube that sits back from the actual flame. if you are looking for a replacement go to www dot desatech dot com.
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This indicates you have a bad thermocouple. It's the copper probe that goes down to the flame. You may be able to pick up one at a good hardware store such as Ace.
This sounds like a problem with your thermocouple.
Just
remove the end of the thermocouple from where is goes into the gas
valve and leave the end that goes into the flame in place.
Clean
the end of the thermocouple connect by scraping off just a little metal
from the end just about there the nut tightens the thermocouple into the
gas valve. After you have exposed some new metal do the same inside the
valve where the thermocouple seats into the gas valve. Use a small pic or similar item to scrape inside the gas valve to expose some new metal there also.
Now reassemble the thermocouple into the gas valve and see if the heater works.
Here is a link with some more instructions. http://www.msservice.net/ts/reseat_thermo-clean_pilot-ODS.htm
If this does not solve the problem you may need a new thermocouple and you can find that at www.desaparts.com
Most of these parts can be purchased thru Grainger if there is one close to you, if they do not have it they can usually locate the parts for you. They are a little pricy but they get the job done for me.
A lot of thermocouples are universal. ake your old one off and take it to a major hardware or propane dealer an find one the same length with the same mounting hardware.
Problem is either the thermocouple or the thermoelectric valve. I have one of these as well with the same problem. On mine it is not the thermocouple. I have replaced the thermocoupler and still have the problem. A thermoelectric valve is $42.25 at http://www.masterheaters.com/propane/
Im looking for a cheaper part. Any suggestions? Gru es 1234 @yah oo.c om
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