I just got a new control valve for my Kenmore gas water heater, and it came with a plastic sleeve over the thermostat sensor element (the copper rod that extends into the tank). Does that sleeve serve a function or should it be removed before installing the control valve?
"...Didn't it come with instructions? If not call Sears and complain...Joe"
Well, it did come with instructions, which did not address my issue. And I did call Sears and was told they did not offer technical assistance over the phone. I then posted the question on their website, and got no response. So I'm hoping someone else will have the answer. It really is a very simple question, I don't know why I'm getting such a run-around.
Excellent idea. I just removed the old one, and lo, it had what appears to have once been a plastic sleeve on it. I installed the new one with the sleeve. Thanks.
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