Propane Stove: Pilot Light Won't Stay Light Testing Thermopile

[John F.]

The pilot light on my propane cast iron stove won't stay light.It is an Empire Comfort/American Hearth product. I found a Troubleshootingt mfg. guide on line and it advises to test thermopile MVolt and gas valve MV readings. MY question is: what kind of electrical tester do I need to measure up to 325 millivolts or more. Is there an inexpensive and easy to use model? Thanks. John

[Joseph Meehan]

Usually they are so cheap, they are just replaced not tested.

Today most digital multi-meters will do the job.

[John F.]

Thanks for input. John

[Jim Elbrecht]

They probably run about $30 so it probably isn't a bad idea to have one around for when one fails. But before I replaced it, I'd give the area a shot with some compressed air.

I replaced mine fhe first two seasons

[Joseph Meehan]

Good point. Dust or misalignment can keep the thermocouple from becoming hot enough to work.

[John F.]