The
igniter heating element (illustrated right) is an all ceramic
(Si3N4) product. It uses complex multi-layer moulding and
sintering techniques.
The
igniter has a much larger glowing portion than anything currently
available, giving a better opportunity of ignition.
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What is a silicon nitride Hot Surface Igniter?
A stronger igniter that has been designed to take the
place of any type of silicon carbide igniter.
What
is the difference between this igniter and the one in
my appliance?
It uses the latest ceramic technology.
Some of the older igniters put out a lot of heat in the area that the wire nuts will be. Do you know if the plastic will degrade too quickly?
At the end of the original hot surface igniter is a plug (which gets cut off when replacing the igniter). This plug is made from the same plastic as the wire nuts.
The replacement igniter in the kit has 15 inches of high temperature cable attached to it (which is a higher spec than most original cables), enabling the engineer to join the cables using the wire nuts as close to the circuit board as possible which is well out of the heat and close by many other plastic parts.
If the cable is cut short and you are concerned about the heat affecting the wire nuts, you can always use porcelain ones. These are available at most suppliers.
Will the plastic wire nuts rot away as they are subject to moisture?
They will not be affected by moisture at all.
I have fitted an igniter and it's defective. How do I get a replacement?
In the unlikely event of a failure, simply return the igniter to your wholesaler together with proof of purchase for a replacement. Any problems email Igniters Direct.
Is this unit suitable for use as a flame sensor?
No. These units cannot be used as a flame sensor.
| Specification |
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Time
to 1200¼C |
>
12 seconds @ 120 volt |
Current |
3.3-4.2
amps |
Operating
Voltage |
120
volts +10% -15% |
Power
Rating |
400-500
watts |
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