Description
The BASO Gas Products K16BA-48 is a reliable thermocouple designed specifically for use in standing pilot ignition systems. With a 48-inch lead length, this thermocouple provides the flexibility needed for a wide range of residential and light commercial heating appliances, including furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and gas fireplaces that rely on a continuously burning pilot flame.
The K16BA-48 generates an open circuit voltage in the 25–35 mV range — the standard output required to hold open a gas valve safety seat when a healthy pilot flame is present. If the pilot flame is extinguished, the thermocouple cools rapidly, the millivolt output drops, and the gas valve closes automatically, preventing unburned gas from accumulating. This fail-safe design is a cornerstone of standing pilot safety.
Key Features
- Open circuit output: 25–35 mV — compatible with standard millivolt gas valve safety circuits
- 48-inch (4 ft) lead length for flexible routing and installation reach
- Designed for standing pilot ignition systems on furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and gas appliances
- Fail-safe operation: pilot outage causes millivolt drop, closing the gas valve automatically
- Durable construction engineered to withstand continuous pilot flame exposure
- Standard universal tip and connection fitting for straightforward replacement
Specifications
- Brand: BASO Gas Products
- Part Number / SKU: K16BA-48
- Open Circuit mV Range: 25–35 mV
- Lead Length: 48 inches (4 ft)
- Application: Standing pilot ignition systems
Application
The K16BA-48 is an ideal direct replacement thermocouple for heating equipment equipped with standing pilot gas valves. Its 48-inch lead accommodates installations where the pilot burner assembly is located at a distance from the gas valve, reducing the need for extension leads or adapters. Technicians will appreciate the straightforward installation — simply thread the tip into the pilot bracket and connect the lead to the gas valve thermocouple port.
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