Patio Heater Kit for Pilot Light and Ignition Issues Quickly restore your patio heater when the pilot light will not stay lit or the heater will not ignite. This kit replaces the thermocouple and tilt dump switch components that commonly cause pilot and ignition problems. Key benefits Fixes pilot light and ignition faults: Replacing the thermocouple and dump switch often resolves pilot light outages and prevents the heater from failing to ignite. Restores safe operation: The tilt switch detects tilting and cuts the gas flow to reduce the risk of accidental tipping. The thermocouple monitors the pilot flame and provides the valve signal needed for normal operation. Cost effective and easy to use: If you are handy, installation can save the cost of a full replacement heater. What is included and how it works Thermocouple: Senses the pilot flame and communicates with the gas valve to allow stable operation. Tilt dump switch: Detects when the heater is tilted and shuts down gas flow to prevent accidental release. Simple connections: The probe connects to the ignition, the thermocouple connects to the valve, and the remaining ports connect to the safety dumping switch. Compatibility and applications Designed to work with outdoor patio heaters, standing patio heaters, tower glass tube heaters, and bay patio heaters. Suitable for residential decks and patios, restaurant and cafe outdoor heating, and event or rental heater maintenance. Installation notes Basic mechanical skills are sufficient for replacement. The probe, thermocouple, and dump switch use common connection points found on most patio heaters. Turn off all gas supplies before beginning any and follow general appliance safety precautions when reinstalling components and testing the heater. Use scenarios a failing thermocouple on a backyard standing patio heater whose pilot will not stay lit. the tilt switch on a tower glass tube heater used at an outdoor cafe to restore proper tip detection. Service a bay patio heater during seasonal maintenance to prevent intermittent ignition problems. This kit focuses on the two components most often responsible for pilot and ignition failures. It provides a straightforward option to get your patio heater working reliably again.