Nightmare or doddle?

[acropolis22]

Talking about changing the thermocouple on the grill of Thetford Triplex oven. It's right at the back. Looks like it could all go pear-shaped. Will I regret trying it myself?

 

[jumar]

Talking about changing the thermocouple on the grill of Thetford Triplex oven. It's right at the back. Looks like it could all go pear-shaped. Will I regret trying it myself?

Perhaps you will...but it might make a great read.....awaiting your post....

 

[Odd-no-more]

I don't know this oven but most need to removed and the side and top covers removed, some only need the top taken off. Have you looked for a you tube video?

 

[Robert Clark]

According to this the oven has to be removed

https://www.rvsupercentre.co.nz/assets/files/Thetford%20Spinflo%20Triplex%203%20Burner%20Oven%20-%20Mirror%20Finish.pdf

 

[acropolis22]

According to this the oven has to be removed

https://www.rvsupercentre.co.nz/assets/files/Thetford%20Spinflo%20Triplex%203%20Burner%20Oven%20-%20Mirror%20Finish.pdf

In order to change the thermocouple?

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[Two on Tour]

In order to change the thermocouple?

Looks that way unless you can get to the back of the oven by crawling up behind it in a very tight space.

"9. Thermocouple replacement Disconnect from gas supply (1). Remove appliance from housing (2). Grill burner - Unscrew the thermocouple from the control. Unscrew the nut at the burner. Oven burner - Unscrew the thermocouple from the control. Inside the oven cavity, the thermocouple is found just above the burner on the rear wall. Unscrew the locknut and pull out the thermocouple from the rear of the appliance."

 

[mitzimad]

yes thermo couple runs to the gasvalve which is behind the knob you turn to switch it on

 

[acropolis22]

So if I unscrew the fixings there will presumably be some sort of flexible connector to allow the unit to slide out?

 

[phase3begins]

‘Presumably…’ the scariest word in the English language

 

[acropolis22]

‘Presumably…’ the scariest word in the English language

That's why I'm asking..........

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[Al-Di]

If like mine it will be a solid pipe which you have to disconnect from the manifold to give you some movement so that you can then disconnect from gas valve to slide oven out.

 

[acropolis22]

If like mine it will be a solid pipe which you have to disconnect from the manifold to give you some movement so that you can then disconnect from gas valve to slide oven out.

Oh dear, sounding worse by the minute. And would it need to be reconnected by a Gas-Safe engineer?

 

[Al-Di]

I didn't just used soapy water

 

[Odd-no-more]

If you do disconnect it you must test for leaks before you put the oven back. If you are not confident then get a gas engineer to do it.

 

[Robert Clark]

In order to change the thermocouple?

That’s what I read
Maybe you should read it too ?

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[acropolis22]

That’s what I read
Maybe you should read it too ?

I've done nothing but read reams of stuff all day. I was trying to clarify your suggestion. Sorry to have burdened you.

 

[mitzimad]

some will have a coil of pipe behind to allow enough movement to dissconnect

 

[acropolis22]

some will have a coil of pipe behind to allow enough movement to dissconnect

That's what I was hoping, but I will have to check the back of the oven from outside. I think I'll be able to see it, but not sure.