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Rheem Flammable Vapor Sensor Lockout. Is your water heater showing a flammable vapor sensor code. Take a resistance reading between the two wiring terminals of the FV sensor and note the resistance value. Flammable Vapor Sensor Location Testing sensor from its bracket on the base ring of the water heater and disconnect both wires to the sensor. Flammable Vapor Sensor Location Testing sensor from its bracket on the base ring of the water heater and disconnect both wires to the sensor.
Certain Rheem water gas water heater models feature electronic controls with a flammable vapor sensor installed on the bottom portion of the water heater unit. Take a resistance reading between the two wiring terminals of the FV sensor and note the resistance value. The 25VS flammable vapor sensor is a silicone-based sensor that detects vapors released during a typical gasoline spill. The Gas Valve is a Honeywell with an on switch and temperature dial. On Monday they refinished hardwood floors and heater has not worked since. The Gas Valve is a Honeywell with an on switch and temperature dial.
We had our hardwood floors redone and its triggered the flammable vapor sensor lockout on our state industries water heater.
This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area. Take a resistance reading between the two wiring terminals of the FV sensor and note the resistance value. Through some detective work I found out that my flammable vapor sensor was also manufactured by Rheem. I was just painting my floor there was no. The Gas Valve is a Honeywell with an on switch and temperature dial. Cannot find new sensor at this time.