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Pilot Kit for Pitco Part# P8903-46
Part #P8903-46
SKU: 140000
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Pilot Kit for Pitco Part# P8903-46
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The Pitco Pilot Kit is a direct replacement pilot system kit for Pitco commercial gas fryers, containing the components needed to restore complete pilot assembly function, typically including a pilot burner, thermopile or thermocouple, pilot orifice, and associated hardware. Replacing the complete pilot kit rather than individual components ensures that all wearing parts in the pilot circuit are renewed simultaneously, eliminating the risk of a newly replaced thermopile failing shortly after installation due to a compromised pilot burner or orifice. Using the correct pilot kit ensures all components are matched for compatibility and calibrated for the specific Pitco fryer model and gas type.
Over time, pilot system components degrade at different rates: the orifice clogs with grease and mineral deposits, the thermopile loses millivolt output, and the pilot hood warps or corrodes, collectively resulting in unreliable ignition, frequent pilot outages, and main burner failures. Attempting to restore performance by replacing only the thermopile often provides temporary relief while the degraded pilot burner continues to deliver a weak, misdirected flame. Installing the complete Pitco-compatible pilot kit addresses all of these failure points at once and returns the pilot system to original specification.
Installation of the pilot kit is typically performed by a qualified service technician who will remove the old pilot assembly, mount all new components, route gas supply tubing, position the thermopile correctly relative to the flame, and verify proper lighting and gas valve operation. It is recommended to replace the complete pilot kit during any major service event where repeated pilot outages have occurred or where the fryer is being refurbished for continued service. Pairing pilot kit replacement with a gas pressure check and gas valve inspection ensures the entire ignition and control system is restored to reliable operation.
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Over time, pilot system components degrade at different rates: the orifice clogs with grease and mineral deposits, the thermopile loses millivolt output, and the pilot hood warps or corrodes, collectively resulting in unreliable ignition, frequent pilot outages, and main burner failures. Attempting to restore performance by replacing only the thermopile often provides temporary relief while the degraded pilot burner continues to deliver a weak, misdirected flame. Installing the complete Pitco-compatible pilot kit addresses all of these failure points at once and returns the pilot system to original specification.
Installation of the pilot kit is typically performed by a qualified service technician who will remove the old pilot assembly, mount all new components, route gas supply tubing, position the thermopile correctly relative to the flame, and verify proper lighting and gas valve operation. It is recommended to replace the complete pilot kit during any major service event where repeated pilot outages have occurred or where the fryer is being refurbished for continued service. Pairing pilot kit replacement with a gas pressure check and gas valve inspection ensures the entire ignition and control system is restored to reliable operation.
Product Specs
Warranty |
120-day warranty |
SKU |
140000 |
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