8/18/2023 0 Comments Piezo igniter won t sparkAt least once (preferably twice) a year, the internal "guts" of the grill should be removed and degreased and checked to be sure that they are not corroded. You can clean and maintain your grill yourself or find a local grill cleaning professional that will be able to perform this service for you. Our best advice to people we speak with is "maintenance is key." Cleaning your grill will provide years of safe use. Here is a video showing how to connect and troubleshoot a spark module. If you see sparking, the entire ignition system works. You can also remove the ignition system and plug in the electrodes and place on a metal surface. Adjust the metal tip at the end of the electrode and place closer to burner.Ħ. Make sure the electrode is not broke or cracked.ĥ. Make sure they are securely plugged in and not frayed.Ĥ. Check the wires that are plugged into the spark generator. Do you hear a hard snap or continual clicking? (If yes move to step 3.)ģ. In summary, here are the steps in troubleshooting your ignition :ġ. Learning how the ignition system works is important to know when troubleshooting. Most ignition parts are readily available for purchase but we always suggest troubleshooting the individual igniter parts before investing money in a new part that may not fix the problem. The collector can be mounted in the front or side of the firebox or may be mounted on the side of the burner. The electrode can be surrounded by a metal collector box which keeps the electrode in place as well as protects it. Keeping the tip clean and free from grease will ensure good contact, You can also wipe the metal tip off with rubbing alcohol. If you see a spark coming off the electrode tip then you may need to adjust it closer to the burner. This is also a good time to be sure that the burner holes that are to spark the electrode are free and clear of debris. You will also be able to make see if the electrode is in good shape and that the metal tip is till tact and there are no breaks or cracks in the electrode. You should be able to see the electrodes positioned next to the burner.Įlectrode, Wire and Collector Box used in GE and DCS Grills. To see if your electrode is positioned correctly, you will need to remove the cooking grates and heat plates from the grill. The electrode will be mounted in a collector box near the burner and the metal tip will create a spark and ignite the burner. More often than not, an adjustment of the electrode will fix with igniter problem. The placement of the electrode is crucial in sparking the burner. The next component is the electrode which is a ceramic tube with a metal tip. This spark generator gets a 9volt battery pack plugged in (AOG, Lynx, Fire Magic) This type of Battery spark generator that uses a remote igniter switch (button)ĩ Volt Spark Generator used in Many Alfresco, Viking and Solaire Grills This is a "AA" Spark Generator that has a push button to ignite the grill. This a rotary piezo igniter that creates a hard snap which the knob is turned. Here you can identify the various spark generators that have been used in grills of yesterday and today. While others have an electrode for each individual burner. Some grills will use one electrode to spark one burner and have carry over tubes to light the additional burners. The spark generator will have one to eight outlets to plug in the electrode wires. Many grills today use a battery ignition system like Charbroil, TEC, Delta Heat, Weber, Nexgrill and more. If you do not hear the continual clicking from the spark module be sure to put in a new battery. The environmental elements can corrode the battery inside and damage the internal working of the spark igniter causing it to stop working. Unscrew the cap on the battery spark generator and check the battery. This type of ignition was used on older Weber, DCS and Viking grills. If you hear a constant clicking noise, your spark module is still working. The battery spark generator may contain switch (button) or it will have a plug that for a trigger switch. The spark generator comes in either a battery form or piezo. The main parts of a grill ignition will consist of a spark generator (module), electrodes, collector boxes (that hold the electrode in place) and wires. Breakdown of the Grill Ignition System (Piezo and Battery operated) Just because the igniter is not working does not mean that it is actually broken. We get many calls from customers saying, "My grill will not light" or "My igniter is broken." Generally, the one of the first parts on a bbq to fail is the burner and not the ignition. Here at The BBQ Depot, we have repaired thousands of gas grills.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |