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groundhogy
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Sep 24, 2018

Furnace Igniter.. what is that wire made of? Mine erodes.

So, my furnace igniter, basically 2-3 wires sticking out over the burner where the propane comes up, is no longer in production. Last season, I took it to a welder, who proptly welded some welding ...
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groundhogy
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Sep 24, 2018
Yes, the electrode configuration seems odd electrically.
There are three wires. Two on the outside which go to the Dinosaur board.
Then one in the middle which goes to the case ground of the furnace.

Only Two seem to erode. Im guessing the positive high votage, and the middle case ground. Thats where the spark happens I believe. The second wire from the Dinosaur board seems unaffected.

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