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Old-Biscuit
Sep 13, 2020Explorer III
You posted
"It would not ignite these cold days. Now back in the warmth, I see the igniter wire is pretty crispy where it enters the ceramic piece of the igniter."
Sure seems like electrode issue
YES electrode provides dual function
Ignition and flame proving boa Flame Rectification ( electrical process that causes a low level DC current to be conducted from the flame rod through the flame, and back to ground---circuit board senses this dc current)
Your model doesn't use a thermocouple
Maybe DOUG can post up a part number for your spark electrode
"It would not ignite these cold days. Now back in the warmth, I see the igniter wire is pretty crispy where it enters the ceramic piece of the igniter."
Sure seems like electrode issue
YES electrode provides dual function
Ignition and flame proving boa Flame Rectification ( electrical process that causes a low level DC current to be conducted from the flame rod through the flame, and back to ground---circuit board senses this dc current)
Your model doesn't use a thermocouple
Maybe DOUG can post up a part number for your spark electrode
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