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I am assuming that you mean switching a millivolt gas value. The switch applies a voltage to the gas valve thus allowing gas to flow. The voltage is provided by a thermopile. This device transforms the heat from the pilot into a voltage that can be used to control the valve. This system does not require an external voltage source. It does require the pilot to continuously operate. A thermopile consists of a number of thermocouples that are wired in series. This allows an increase in the voltage that would be provided by a single thermocouple.

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One millivolt is equal to?

One thousandth part of a volt. Correct Answer=0.001


What is the difference between millivolt and electronic ignition in gas pool heaters?

A millivolt pool heater has a standing pilot (meaning it is always lit). This uses a small amount of energy as well as it can attract bugs and vermine to its warmth. Millivolt heaters are considered older technology. Electronic ignition heaters have electronics that allow the pilot to be lit only just when you are starting the heater. These electronic componants usually also allow for self-diagnostic features on most heaters. This is considered newer technology and is the direction the industry is moving in. Millivolt heaters are usually slightly less expensive and are easier to work on mechanically, but electronic heaters are becoming more popular and technicians are learning to work on them more and more and they will soon replace Millivolt heaters. You can find great deals and free shipping on both Millivolt and Electronic ignition heaters and more information at www.swimmingpoolsetc.com!


Function of p-n junction diode?

it works as a switch


How many millivolts in a volt?

that would be 1000. milli means one thousandth of the base unit (volt) millimeter is one thousandth of a meter. milliliter is one thousandth of a liter. milligram is one thousandth of a gram


What is a millivolt ignition?

It's a standing pilot light, the flame also produces constant low levels of electricity (Millivolts) to control the safety and gas valves.

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What is a thousandth of a volt?

A milliVolt.


Would a bad millivolt thermopile allow the burner to light and the burner go out after several minutes?

I don't believe so. Most likely you are tripping a limit switch.


One millivolt is how much larger than one microvolt?

One millivolt is 1000 times larger than one microvolt.


0.001 is this equal to one millivolt?

yes


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What is one thousandth of a Volt called?

A millivolt (mV)


What 1mv in decimal equation?

1 millivolt = 0.001 volt


How do you replace gas fireplace switch?

This depends on the switch. A lot of older fireplaces have a millivolt valve with a toggle-switch sticking out. We usually remove the toggle switch and run the 2 wires that were connected to the toggle to a remote receiver box. This way any simple remote transmitter will act like an electrical toggle switch. Most receivers will recognize hundreds of thousands of signals so this is usually very convenient and takes about 3 minutes to turn a manual switch into a remote switch.


Can you improve voltage level in the range of millivolt into a 15volt?

A voltage amplifier (high input and output impedances) with a gain of 83.5 dB will amplify a signal of 1 millivolt to an output of 15 volts.


How works the inertia switch in a 96 winstar?

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Is there a measurement smaller than a volt?

There no electrical units for measurement of volatage that are smaller than a volt. A millivolt (1/1000 volt) A microvolt (1/1000 millivolt) A nanovolt (1/1000 microvolt).


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by turning it ON in the Switch.