Rheem SP20305A NG Pilot Assembly Kit
An OEM replacement natural-gas pilot assembly kit used on compatible gas water heaters to connect the pilot burner to the gas valve so the pilot flame can ignite the main burner.
Key Features:
- Natural gas (NG) pilot assembly kit .
- Manufacturer description: designed to ensure the pilot burner is connected to the water heater gas valve and to ignite the main burner using a continuous pilot light.
- Manufacturer notes this is an OEM replacement kit and describes it as highly compatible with Rheem, Ruud, and Richmond water heater components.
- California Proposition 65 warning is associated with this product on the manufacturer's parts listing.
Compatibility & Applications:
- Model/serial compatibility is unit-specific and should be confirmed by the manufacturer's specified part number for the exact water heater.
- Q&A guidance (application examples from the product page):
- For model PROG40-38N RH59 (with the listed serial in the Q&A), SupplyHouse staff verified SP20305A is the correct pilot assembly for that unit.
- For model 24I50FDVX (with the listed serial in the Q&A), SupplyHouse staff indicated a different pilot assembly is correct (not SP20305A).
- For model XG40T12HN38U0 (with the listed serial in the Q&A), SupplyHouse staff indicated a different pilot assembly is correct (not SP20305A).
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: SP20305A.
Installation & Operation Notes:
- The provided sources do not include step-by-step installation instructions beyond noting this is a pilot assembly kit; follow the water heater's service/installation manual for the specific model.
- Reviews indicate the kit includes instructions, and installation may involve replacing or dealing with a burner-door gasket; one reviewer notes the old gasket can be difficult to remove and advises keeping debris out of fine-thread connections during assembly.
- Because this is a gas water heater pilot component, installation/service should be performed by a qualified technician; the provided sources do not explicitly state installer requirements.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Common symptom leading to replacement (from Q&A/reviews): pilot light won't stay lit and/or loss of hot water related to pilot/ignition operation.
- Review-based troubleshooting theme: confirming the pilot assembly as the failed component through diagnostics (including contacting manufacturer tech support) before replacing parts.
- If replacement does not resolve the full issue, reviews indicate the part may still have been necessary, suggesting additional diagnosis may be required per the unit's service documentation.
Certifications & Compliance:
- A California Proposition 65 warning is listed for this product on the manufacturer's parts listing.
User Reviews & Q&A Summary:
- Reviews most often describe it as a perfect/correct fit, good quality, and effective at restoring hot water after pilot-related problems.
- Multiple reviews highlight fast delivery and being able to get a hard-to-find replacement quickly.
- Practical installation notes from reviewers include:
- Old gasket removal can be difficult; debris can contaminate fine threads (e.g., thermocouple connection) and may require cleaning before assembly.
- Some reviewers report successful DIY installation with "great ease," while others emphasize careful, methodical replacement as a first-time repair.
- Q&A themes focus on model/serial verification:
- Staff confirms SP20305A is correct for some specific model/serial combinations, and directs customers to different pilot assembly part numbers for others.