Combicompact, Thermocompact, VC, VCW Thermoelement Thermo-couple 171181

Vaillant Thermoelement Thermo-couple 171181

This part fits the following:

• Vaillant Combicompact VCW 240 T (1988-1995)
• Vaillant THERMOCOMPACT VC 221 T (1988-1996)
• Vaillant THERMOCOMPACT VCW 221 T(1988-1996)
• Vaillant VC 221 T (1988-1996)
• Vaillant VCW 221 T (1988-1996)

May be different colour to pictures

A thermocouple is a part that is made of two different metals that produce a small electrical charge when heated on one side.

This small charge activates an electromagnet which opens a valve and allows the water or gas to flow through.