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Thermocouple, Ariston Compact 400 type, T96-450

Thermocouple

Thermocouple, Ariston Compact 400 type, T96-450

Pilot thermocouple sold as a direct replacement for the Ariston Compact 400 boiler.

At a glance

  • Part type: pilot / flame-failure-device thermocouple
  • Also known as 1700610
  • Isolate the gas supply and have a Gas Safe registered engineer carry out the replacement
Manufacturer part no.
T96-450
Showing prices

£46.99

£39.16 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%

Available to order · 7 working days
Available to order · 7 working days
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Same-day dispatch

Ordered by 4pm Mon–Fri, 10:30am Sat.

30-day returns

Unused, in original packaging.

What it is

A gas pilot thermocouple sold by the heating trade as a direct replacement for the Ariston Compact 400 boiler's pilot assembly. It generates a small voltage from the heat of the pilot flame to hold the flame-failure device open, cutting gas supply to the burner if the pilot goes out. This code is listed separately from the M8-threaded T96-450/M8 variant, so the two use different end connections.

Signs this part needs replacing

  • Pilot light won't stay alight, or takes several attempts to hold in
  • Boiler locks out and needs the ignition sequence repeated more often
  • The flame-failure device trips as soon as the control knob is released
  • Visible corrosion, discolouration or a kinked probe on the existing thermocouple

Before you order

  • Match the full part number and connector end printed on the thermocouple you are removing
  • Isolate the gas supply and have a Gas Safe registered engineer carry out the replacement

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