Boss
Gas Water Heater

Model # 5-20-NORT6 Official Boss gas water heater

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Water Heater Thermocouple 9000283
#14

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Water heater thermocouple

Part #9000283

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

Anode Rod 9001824
#21

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Anode rod

Part #9001824

Replaced by #100108260

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Base Stand 9001421
#27

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Base stand

Part #9001421

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Baffle 9000537
Baffle

Part #9000537

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Water Heater Drain Valve 9000254
#19

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Water heater drain valve

Part #9000254

This item is not returnable
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Water Heater Manifold Inner Door 9000281
#18

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Water heater manifold inner door

Part #9000281

$17.69
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Dip Tube 9000907
#5

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Dip tube

Part #9000907

Replaced by #9001644

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Drain Pan 9000743
#26B

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Drain pan

Part #9000743

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

Water Heater Burner 9000390
#16A

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Water heater burner

Part #9000390

Replaced by #100108399

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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

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