Electronic Ignition Water Heater

If the pressure switch is defective the ignition process will stall and the water heater will not light.

Electronic ignition water heater.

The instructions provided with the kit. 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. 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. Some water heaters use an igniter to ignite the gas.

The most common reason for replacing. Direct spark ignition is easier and safer than using a pilot flame. There are two basic types of electronic ignition systems. If the igniter fails the burner will not light.

This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the igniter and flame sensor on ao smith gas water heaters. 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. 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 pressure switch closes when the proper airflow is achieved signaling the control board to continue the ignition process.

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. There is a fresh air screen under the water heater in the center. The dsi circuit board closes the gas valve automatically as soon as the set temperature is reached. The kit i have personally used with great success in the past is the honeywell conversion kit captioned in the photo above.