--- product_id: 33392858 title: "GIDDS-481320 Natural Gas Bfg Conversion Kit Fg-40T40-481320" brand: "american water heater" price: "KD 47.18" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "American Water Heater" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/33392858-gidds-481320-natural-gas-bfg-conversion-kit-fg-40t40-481320 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Easy DIY installation Precision engineered replacement Proudly made in USA GIDDS-481320 Natural Gas Bfg Conversion Kit Fg-40T40-481320 **Brand:** american water heater **Price:** KD 47.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Upgrade your water heater game with ease and confidence! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GIDDS-481320 Natural Gas Bfg Conversion Kit Fg-40T40-481320 by american water heater - **How much does it cost?** KD 47.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/33392858-gidds-481320-natural-gas-bfg-conversion-kit-fg-40t40-481320) ## Best For - american water heater enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted american water heater brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Essential Upgrade:** Avoid costly delays and repairs with this trusted conversion kit - • **Reliable Performance:** Engineered to outlast original parts with fewer failures over years of use - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Fits FG-40T40 models perfectly for hassle-free upgrades - • **User-Friendly Installation:** Designed for quick, tool-friendly setup saving you time and service costs - • **Durable American Craftsmanship:** Manufactured in the USA ensuring top-tier quality and reliability ## Overview The GIDDS-481320 Natural Gas BFG Conversion Kit is a precision-engineered replacement part designed specifically for FG-40T40 water heaters. Made in the USA, it offers durable construction and easy installation, helping professionals and homeowners avoid costly downtime and repairs. This kit addresses common thermocouple failures with a reliable, user-friendly solution that keeps your system running smoothly. ## Description Natural Gas Bfg Conversion Kit Fg-40T40 Review: Better Design than its Replacment - This will likely go down as one of the great American Water Heaters boondoggles.Some brilliant engineer thought it was a good idea to put a proprietary left hand threaded resistor theromocouple on their water heaters. Only problem is they forgot to ask the plumbers who had to repair them when they failed. Which customer wants to wait for days while their plumber orders a part from the factory which they once were able to carry on their truck for just a few bucks. End result is plumbers started shifting to another brand of heaters. For the lucky homeowners, their water heaters thermocouples failed before the warranty expired. The unlucky ones had to fork over a hundred or two for a new pilot burner assembly (BFG kit) plus labor. In any case this BFG kit works well as a replacement to a component which should have been better designed in the first place. I've only had one failure of the newly designed BFG pilot burner assembly in the past several years. The failure involved the white thermal switch on the cover plate. That of course involved the replacement of the entire pilot burner assembly once again. Review: Not Competitively Priced - My thermo couple was apparently not working properly and thought a kit was an easy solution to save time and hassle. After installing it, I went to a known chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores and to my surprise I saw half a dozen of this item on a shelf for almost half of the price I paid with the delivery. ## Features - Natural Gas Bfg Conversion Kit Fg-40T40 - Easily fits and this is easy to install - Made in United States ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00PM8L450 | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,039,384 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2,588 in Water Heater Replacement Parts | | Brand | AMERICAN WATER HEATER | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (9) | | Date First Available | November 14, 2014 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00035505627681 | | Included Components | replacement-water-heater-heating-elements | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Is Electric | No | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 2.09 pounds | | Item model number | GIDDS-481320 | | Manufacturer | AMERICAN WATER HEATER | | Mounting Type | Wall | | Part Number | 100093811 | | Product Dimensions | 17.3 x 10.75 x 6 inches | | Style | Indoor Installation | | UPC | 035505627681 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AMERICAN WATER HEATER - **Color:** White - **Item Weight:** 2.09 Pounds - **Power Source:** Natural Gas - **Style:** Indoor Installation ## Images ![GIDDS-481320 Natural Gas Bfg Conversion Kit Fg-40T40-481320 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jXrCtqKYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Better Design than its Replacment *by W***E on August 28, 2016* This will likely go down as one of the great American Water Heaters boondoggles.Some brilliant engineer thought it was a good idea to put a proprietary left hand threaded resistor theromocouple on their water heaters. Only problem is they forgot to ask the plumbers who had to repair them when they failed. Which customer wants to wait for days while their plumber orders a part from the factory which they once were able to carry on their truck for just a few bucks. End result is plumbers started shifting to another brand of heaters. For the lucky homeowners, their water heaters thermocouples failed before the warranty expired. The unlucky ones had to fork over a hundred or two for a new pilot burner assembly (BFG kit) plus labor. In any case this BFG kit works well as a replacement to a component which should have been better designed in the first place. I've only had one failure of the newly designed BFG pilot burner assembly in the past several years. The failure involved the white thermal switch on the cover plate. That of course involved the replacement of the entire pilot burner assembly once again. ### ⭐ Not Competitively Priced *by U***8 on June 3, 2018* My thermo couple was apparently not working properly and thought a kit was an easy solution to save time and hassle. After installing it, I went to a known chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores and to my surprise I saw half a dozen of this item on a shelf for almost half of the price I paid with the delivery. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Glad I bought this part. *by M***C on January 21, 2018* This easily replaceable part saved me a ton of money. This retrofit part includes additional safety features which necessitates a left-handed thread to accommodate an additional thermocouple. Kit installed in about 10 minutes and worked flawlessly. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/33392858-gidds-481320-natural-gas-bfg-conversion-kit-fg-40t40-481320](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/33392858-gidds-481320-natural-gas-bfg-conversion-kit-fg-40t40-481320) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*