This site dedicated to the memory of Mr Fred Hybart

It was his idea to post appliance repair advice on the internet for all to freely use and share. Mr Fred and his brother Captain Jim spent the majority of their lives helping the good folks of Mobile, Alabama. They both will be sorely missed but not forgotten by any means.

Special Shout Out to B&B Appliance parts

 
When in the Mobile, Alabama area, stop by on Holcombe ave and say hey to the friendly appliance parts professionals at B&B appliance parts.
Call them @ area code 251- 478-8485 or 800-633-1298
    Pete and RePete
"Oh foot: more kittys
     are on da way"

Millivolt valve/ pilot generator/thermopile operation

This simple system uses a thermopile to generate all the power that is needed to operate the gas valve. The thermopile puts out millivolts. This type gas valve is used for floor furnaces,deep fryers, roofing equipment, etc. A fuse is tied into the jumper wire to safety magnet to kill the equipment should the thermostat for some reason not shut down at the desired temp.
typical thermopile
     generator
 
This thermophile/pilot assembly when lit powers the valve. All that is needed to regulate the heat is a cheap wall thermostat