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Old-Biscuit
Jun 15, 2015Explorer III
Allworth wrote:
An electrode starts the flame; a thermocouple determines whether or not it is fully lit. Both are part of the ignition system.
Not with a DSI ignition ....no thermocouple
Main flame generates a milivolt signal via flame ionization.
That signal goes back to circuit board 'proving' main flame has lit/staying lit. Circuit borad then keeps power on gas valve
RV Spark Electrode
RV Thermocouple (some use an ignitor)
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