
Pentair MiniMax NT STD Heater Flame Sensor, 471603
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Quick overview
- Genuine Pentair part Factory flame sensor 471603 for the MiniMax NT series.
- Covers four sizes Fits the MiniMax NT STD 200, 250, 300 and 400 pool and spa heaters.
- Proves the flame The sensor is how the control knows the burner actually lit, and it shuts the gas if it does not.
- Standard model only This is the STD version of the MiniMax NT, which is not the same as the other MiniMax variants.
- Common lockout cause A sooted or cracked flame sensor is one of the first things to check on a heater that fires then drops out.
- Inexpensive service part Replacing the sensor costs a fraction of chasing the fault through the control board.
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Product details
The Pentair 471603 is the flame sensor for MiniMax NT STD pool and spa heaters in the 200, 250, 300 and 400 sizes. It is the genuine Pentair replacement part.
What the sensor does
When the heater calls for heat, the control opens the gas and tries to light the burner. The flame sensor is what tells it whether that worked. If no flame signal comes back within the trial period, the control closes the gas and locks out. That safety logic is also why a sensor that has sooted up, corroded or cracked produces the classic symptom of a heater that fires for a few seconds and then quits.
Before you order
Confirm the model designation on the heater rating plate. This part is listed for the MiniMax NT STD, and the MiniMax range includes other versions with different parts. Once the sensor is in, it is worth checking the ground path as well, since flame sensing depends on a clean ground and a poor one mimics a failed sensor.
| Brand | Pentair |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 471603 |
| UPC | 788379603663 |
| Type | Flame sensor |
| Fits | Pentair MiniMax NT STD pool and spa heaters 200, 250, 300, 400 |
| Shipping weight | 1 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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