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Should I remove the plastic sleeve on my water heater gas valve thermostat?

Should I remove the plastic sleeve on my water heater gas valve thermostat? Its a tight, clear plastic surrounding the full length of the copper sensor / rod. The instructions don't mention a thing. Nice!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    No that stays on there and will protect the copper element from corrosion.

    Put it in just like it is.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Heater Gas Valve

  • 6 years ago

    IS IT BAD IF YOU REMOVE IT

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