Thetford Spinflo Oven Thermostat Gas Tap (Spade Type)

This is the genuine Thetford Spinflo oven thermostat gas tap, the valve that regulates gas flow to the oven burner and lets you dial in cooking temperature on Thetford caravan and motorhome cookers. It uses a spade-type thermocouple connection rather than the older co-axial style, so it is a direct swap only on ovens originally fitted with that connector. Fitting a worn or faulty thermostat tap is a common fix when an oven will not hold temperature, will not light reliably, or the flame cuts out shortly after ignition.

• Brand: Thetford / Spinflo
• Manufacturer part numbers: SPCO0472 (superseded), current equivalent SSPA0452
• Connection type: Spade-type thermocouple
• Application: Thetford Spinflo caravan/motorhome oven thermostat control
• Gas type: LPG (caravan bottled gas)
• Fitting: Should be installed by a qualified gas fitter

• Q: Will this fit any Thetford oven?
  A: No, it is designed for ovens using a spade-type thermocouple connection. Check your existing tap's connector before ordering, as Thetford also used a co-axial style on some models.
• Q: Can I install this myself?
  A: This is a gas component, so fitting should be carried out by a qualified gas fitter/technician in line with Thetford's instructions and local gas safety regulations.
• Q: What symptoms suggest I need a new thermostat tap?
  A: An oven that will not reach or hold temperature, a flame that will not stay lit, or a knob that no longer clicks through its detents are common signs the thermostat tap has failed.
• Q: Is SPCO0472 the same as SSPA0452?
  A: SSPA0452 is Thetford's current part number; SPCO0472 is an earlier/alternate reference for the same thermostat tap.