Electronic Ignition Water Heater

If the igniter fails the burner will not light.

Electronic ignition water heater. Conversion of a water heater to electronic ignition once you have the 24 volt power source for the new control and gas valve you should follow the instructions exactly. The most common reason for replacing. 12 volt control switch 12 volt on off switch mounted inside for convenient control of water heater gas ignition and powers the electric element circuit from the comfort of your rv combination gas and electric with motor aid the advantages of a combination water heater plus the coach s motor heats up your water while driving. There are two basic types of electronic ignition systems.

Some water heaters use an igniter to ignite the gas. One can still purchase a gas furnace or water heater with the old standing pilot ignition systems these systems have been proven reliable and safe over time. The kit i have personally used with great success in the past is the honeywell conversion kit captioned in the photo above. In reality pilot lights are largely a thing of the past for gas powered furnaces as well as for most other gas burning appliances such as stoves and water heaters today s furnaces ignite the gas through different technologies known collectively as electronic ignition systems.

This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the igniter and flame sensor on ao smith gas water heaters. Warning make sure there is water in the heating tank before using the water heater for the first time by connecting the rv to a water source checking to see if the bypass valve is open and turning on the on board water pump. Electronic ignition vs standing pilot modern gas furnaces use electronic ignition systems to light the burners in modern furnaces. The dsi circuit board closes the gas valve automatically as soon as the set temperature is reached.

If the pressure switch is defective the ignition process will stall and the water heater will not light. The electronic ignition system in a gas furnace is a modern development that provides more reliable performance than a standing pilot and offers energy savings through better furnace efficiency. The instructions provided with the kit. There is a fresh air screen under the water heater in the center.