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10-02-2008, 01:54 PM #1
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Flame Sensors
What should be a good measurable voltage/current on flame sensors in general.
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10-02-2008, 05:36 PM #2
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Most will be in the 2-4 ľA range, but some controls run a lower flame rectification current.
If more government is the answer, then it's a really stupid question.
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10-02-2008, 07:14 PM #3
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You think he'll be able to do anything with that DYI info you gave him, Mark?-
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10-02-2008, 07:20 PM #4
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What DIY info?
Originally Posted by hvaclover
If more government is the answer, then it's a really stupid question.
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10-02-2008, 07:25 PM #5
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The "Voltage/current" of a sensor. Originally Posted by mark beiser
What DIY info?
Unless this guy has other ideas he didn't ask that just to be more educated.
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10-03-2008, 01:46 PM #6
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I can do alot with that info. It has been a while since I have seen flame sensor readings so I was just trying to get a little reminder info. I did not ask how to get the reading on a flame sensor, that is not a problem. No need to be a wise guy. I understand the rules of the forum. I am not a new to the industry either. As soon as I get enough post I will sign up for the Pro side of the forum. I appreciate the info that was given. Originally Posted by hvaclover
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10-03-2008, 03:14 PM #7
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Only takes 15 post, so you already have enough.
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10-03-2008, 04:33 PM #8
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If he does not know what voltage the flame sensor has he should not be working on the furnace.
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10-03-2008, 04:51 PM #9
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LOL..ain't that the truth. Originally Posted by aircooled53
Musta gave him info on a smart valve
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10-03-2008, 06:14 PM #10
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Theres a big difference between step by step instructions and information thats free to anyone.
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10-03-2008, 06:48 PM #11
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if he's a tech, great. Let 'em apply for Pro status. That's where this belongs any way, in the pro section. And he does not state he's a tech in his profile. Originally Posted by super_tech_1
Until he does he's gonna get jumped on by somebody who doesn't know him who is enforcing the rules.
And just so you know that info should not be free in an open forum.
Like the rest of us we had to pay for an HVAC education.
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10-03-2008, 08:13 PM #12
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No rule was broken, by the question or any answers given. Originally Posted by hvaclover
No instructions were asked for or given. If he didn't already know how to check the flame rectification current, Joe DIY homeowner wouldn't be any closer to being able to test his own furnace with that info than he was without.
Far more detailed info is available with a simple Google search. In fact, the #1 result for the search phrase "flame rectification" is an article published by the owner of this site.
If you want to play at moderator, apply to be one.
I disagree, that information should be easily available.And just so you know that info should not be free in an open forum.
IMO, it should be required for manufacturers to list it on the control itself.If more government is the answer, then it's a really stupid question.
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10-03-2008, 08:36 PM #13
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I value my education too much to give it away.
Just the same as some of the combustion experts are not free with their info(just an example you understand) even when asked in the pro forums.
You are free to post how ever you feel is apropriate concerning HVAC science, just as I am free to disagree.
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