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Originally Posted by keratosis
Actually a thermocouple uses heat to produce a micro electric charge
which activates a valve in the control. Said valve opens to allow
gas to the burners.
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Actually said valve is used to keep the flow of gas to the burners.
The t-couple is used as a safety device. If no heat is registered after
the gas / burners are lit it stops the flow of gas.
http://homerepair.about.com/od/heati...ot_light_2.htm
Just as is happening to Mr Sarichfan.