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Bradford White Water Heater Error Code 72

Flame sensing device is faulty - flame rod not detecting flame properly.

SourceBradford White EverHot Exterior Tankless Gas Water Heater - Service Manual (IGE-199 Series)p. 24

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Check micro amps produced by flame rod. Remove flame rod and check for carbon build-up, clean with sand paper. Ensure flame rod is touching flame when unit fires. Check inside burner chamber for any foreign material blocking flame at flame rod. Check all wiring to flame rod for damage. Replace flame rod.

SourceBradford White EverHot Exterior Tankless Gas Water Heater - Service Manual (IGE-199 Series)p. 24

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