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    Jul 25, 2009, 05:41 AM
    How to replace Thermocouple in Gas Water Heater
    Hello - I need help in removing the thermocouple in the gas water heater made by State Industries. It seems very difficult to reach inside.
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    Jul 25, 2009, 11:15 AM
    Some are hard to get to
    This is one reason the hvac guys make the big bucks,, so try again a little harder
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    Jul 25, 2009, 01:00 PM
    You need to pull the entire burner assembly to change a thermocouple properly. Once that is done replacing the thermocouple is a piece of cake.
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