What causes a weak pilot flame?
The cause of a weak flame may also be an obstruction in the pilot tube. You can often remove such obstructions by turning off the gas, unscrewing the pilot tube from the valve control and blowing compressed air from a can through the tube. You can also poke the aperture of the pilot tube with a needle.
How is the ignition system used in a pilot burner?
The ignition system is used to light the pilot burner and pilot flame verification is required to confirm status and thus reliability of the system.
Where are the flare tip and pilot burners located?
Generally positioned at high elevations (stack, derrick structure, boom or tower), the flare tip and pilot burners are inaccessible during operation which makes flame verification difficult without use of dedicated flame monitoring system.
Why does my water heater pilot light but not the burner?
If I understand correctly, your pilot flame is lighting correctly. But the main burner won’t turn on because the electronics in the Gas Control Valve don’t acknowledge the pilot is lit. There are two likely faults: Circuit Board in the Gas Control Valve is defective. To test for case 1, use a multimeter to measure the Thermopile output.
Which is the ignition system for Argo flares?
In order to light the pilot burner and in turn the flare tip, an ignition system is required. Ignition of the premixed gas at the pilot burner nozzle is the most reliable arrangement and can be achieved by flame or spark. A number of different ignition systems are available, the most common being: Flame Front Generator ‘fire ball’ type
Why does the pilot light go out on an A.O.Smith water heater?
Occasionally, the pilot light on your A.O. Smith water heater might go out due to an interruption of service or repairs needed on the appliance. A.O. Smith water heaters, including the Conservationist model, use a modern built-in piezoelectric igniter system that allows you to light the pilot by pushing the ignition button.
Why does my gas burner not spark or ignite?
When a surface burner control knob is turned to the ‘Lite’ position, it provides voltage to the spark electrodes on the gas surface burners. If the surface spark module fails to provide the electrodes with voltage, then it should be replaced. The range surface burner won’t light?
When do you replace the burner igniter switch?
Replace the burner igniter switch if the burners don’t spark when you turn the burner control knob to the Lite position or if igniters spark constantly even when the burner knobs are in the Off position. When a range stovetop burner igniter won’t click or if it clicks constantly even with the burner off, the igniter switch could be the problem.
If I understand correctly, your pilot flame is lighting correctly. But the main burner won’t turn on because the electronics in the Gas Control Valve don’t acknowledge the pilot is lit. There are two likely faults: Circuit Board in the Gas Control Valve is defective. To test for case 1, use a multimeter to measure the Thermopile output.
