The thermocouple senses when your pilot light is on and lets the gas regulator open. If the pilot goes out the regulator cannot open.
A thermocouple uses the thermoelectric effect to do what it does. Thermal energy (heat) is converted into a difference of potential, which is electric (electromagnetic) energy.
Both are used to measure temperature, but by different means. A liquid based thermometer uses the expansion of a liquid with temperature to indicate the temperature, while a thermocouple uses electrical differentials at the junctions of dissimilar metals to do so. So in the case of the liquid thermometer the reading is position of a liquid in a tube, and in the case of a thermocouple it is a voltage measured with a voltmeter. Thermocouples may be better suited to measuring extreme temperatures.
The output of the thermocouple is linear.
Yes, thermocouple is used in fridges !
To create a thermocouple one needs thermocouple wire, a means of spot welding the wire, and wire strippers. A thermocouple is used to measure temperature.
is a thermocouple an active or passive transducer?-why?
The thermocouple keeps a gas pilot light burning.
You should not paint a thermocouple.
To test a thermocouple on a water heater, you can use a multimeter to measure the voltage output. Disconnect the thermocouple from the control unit and place the multimeter probes on the thermocouple terminals. A functioning thermocouple should produce a voltage reading within the expected range. If the reading is outside this range, the thermocouple may need to be replaced.
Yes, it's an active transducer. A thermocouple is passive not active
not much, but it will depend on the type of thermocouple
To determine if a thermocouple is bad, you can use a multimeter to measure the voltage output when the thermocouple is heated. If the voltage reading is not within the expected range, it may indicate that the thermocouple is faulty. Additionally, visually inspecting the thermocouple for any signs of damage or wear can also help determine if it is bad.