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03-04-2012, 07:33 PM #1
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Flame rectification circuit
On a electronic ignition intermittent pilot ignition control is there any known methods of testing the flame sensor besides measuring amperage? Was curious if any techs had different tricks or techniques.
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03-04-2012, 08:47 PM #2
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The only way to check the amperage on a flame sensor is to plug it into a wall socket, Don't do that.
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03-04-2012, 08:50 PM #3
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Not that I'm aware of.
Originally Posted by sgagne199
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03-04-2012, 09:09 PM #4
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X2.
Microamps, pulsating DC.[Avatar photo from a Florida training accident. Everyone walked away.]
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03-05-2012, 08:24 AM #5
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Some of the newer controllers will do that for you. Other than that I agree with the other posts.
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03-05-2012, 10:27 AM #6
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Ok thats kinda what i figured thanks for the input
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03-05-2012, 06:27 PM #7
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You can find manufactuers that make test devices like Honeywell made for the 890's and Fenwall made. What brand of control is it?
Tracers work both ways.
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03-05-2012, 06:57 PM #8
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True. Some will give you a voltage reading that is intended to mimic the microamp reading. Originally Posted by jburchstead
BUT, the approach being take is the same, regardless of having a circuit do the work for you.[Avatar photo from a Florida training accident. Everyone walked away.]
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03-05-2012, 09:16 PM #9
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Hey coilcleaner, that's the stupidest thing I have ever heard
It might get loud!
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03-06-2012, 07:06 AM #10
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As mentioned above there are several types of flame simulators on the market depending on type something like this: http://cgproducts.johnsoncontrols.co...PDF/121835.PDF
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