An ignition transformer is a device used for direct spark ignition in combustion systems. Reliable, repeatable direct-spark ignition requires a high-energy spark — and the ignition transformer is what we use to generate the high voltage we need to create that spark. A typical supply in the USA is 120 volts, but we need to send Read More
Category Archives: Electrodes
FAQ: Connecting Electrode Adapters to Ignition Cable
Q: I’m having trouble getting a good connection on the barbed fittings in my transformers and electrode boots. What is the best method to connect ignition cable to these items? A: Some transformers and electrode adapters use a barbed fitting, also called a “spearlock anchor,” to achieve connection to the ignition cable. This style of connection Read More
FAQ: Burner Control Units – Flame Signal Strength
Q: I’ve got a PF-19 flame safety system incorporating PFU 760 burner control cards, and I keep faulting-out. It seems to be due to loss of flame signal, but I can visually verify flame. How do I check the flame signal on my PFUs? What could be causing this problem? A: Elster Kromschröder burner controls Read More
FAQ: Ignition Electrodes for Pilot and Industrial Burners
Q: I need some new spark ignitors for my burners. Is that something that I can buy from Combustion 911? A: Combustion 911 carries stock of the components required to create ignition electrodes (also called “spark ignitors”) and ionization electrodes (also called “sense electrodes” or “flame-rods”) for a wide range of Elster Kromschröder pilot and Read More
FAQ: Electrode Adapters and Interference Suppression for Pilot and Industrial Burners
Q: I need to replace a few of the connectors that allow the ignition cable to interface with the spark plugs. Can you explain the differences between the various types you carry? Specifically, when should you use “interference suppressed” models? A: The electrode connectors you’re referring to are also typically called “electrode adapters,” “spark plug Read More
