bentone burner problem

[silverbac]

can someone confirm to me if the electrodes are not sparking on the burner this indicates that the control box is not working? would appreciate a response. cheers

 

[MANDATE]

No you can't just blame the control box. that controls the input side of the transformer only. The transformer might be the problem or leads etc.
When I had a similar problem. I tested mine using a different power source without the control box and it still didn't work.
When I got new transformer I bench tested it with electrodes to prove it was OK before fitting to boiler with control box..
In fact I also tested motor/pump and the pump solinoid without the control box and ran boiler for ten minutes to make sure everything worked ok before I wired in the control box. (Mind you mine is not a bentone)

 

[alandav]

check electrodes for cracks or any damage also high tension leads for any wear if they are damaged it could be taking the spark away from electrodes





alan

 

[silverbac]

checked electrodes for cracks they were good, also checked leads they were fine. I even double checked the position of the electrodes in relation to the nozzle and guess what eh ok.

any other suggestions guys.

 

[simond]

Could be tracking over the insulators etc. Is the burner head carboned up?

 

[silverbac]

no its not carboned up. Its pretty cleaned thats why a cannot fig out why she aint sparking.

 

[Tipper]

Sounds to me like the transformer has gone.

Should be able to get a replacement fairly easily but if difficult then use a Danfoss EB (I think) with a conversion set (leads, screws, etc.)

 

[oilman]

A failed photocell may also cause this condition, but if it is a Satronic control box, then it might well be BOTH the control box and the ignition unit, as a control box fault can wreck the ignition unit.

 

[silverbac]

Thanks guys Ive sorted it now. It was the control box and after further examination i found one of the electrodes had a crack in the ceramic.

Cheers again for all your help.