Model # 5-40-NORT8-42 Official Superior gas water heater

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#14

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Water heater thermocouple

Part #9000283

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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Thermostat

Part #9000249

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Water Heater Manifold Inner Door 9000281

#18

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Water heater manifold inner door

Part #9000281

$17.69 |

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#15

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Pilot

Part #9000284

Replaced by #100109070

$47.78

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#16A

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Water heater burner

Part #9000390

Replaced by #100108399

$27.78

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#27A

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Heater stand

Part #9001422

Replaced by #9005744005

$115.49

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#26B

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Drain pan

Part #9000743

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Ring

Part #9000275

Replaced by #100108369

$27.78

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Water Heater Pilot Tube Assembly (replaces Std317025, Std317255) 9000278

#13

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Water heater pilot tube assembly (replaces std317025, std317255)

Part #9000278

Replaced by #100108370

$36.67

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Nipple

Part #9000415

Replaced by #100108409

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Model # 5-40-NORT8-42 Official Superior gas water heater

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your water heaters

Why isn't my water heater heating my water?

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Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?

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Why is my water heater's pressure relief valve dripping water?

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