Ceramic igniter are PTC ceramic elements: PTC ceramic materials are named for their positive thermal coefficient of resistance (i.e., resistance increases upon heating). That mean that they have a highly nonlinear thermal response, so that above a composition-dependent threshold temperature their re......
Read MoreSteps to Replace a Gas Oven Ignitor Disconnect the power to the oven or range: As with any electrical project, always disconnect the power to the appliance that you will be working on. To do this, either unplug the appliance's cord from the wall or turn off the circuit breaker or fuse that supplies......
Read MoreA pellet stove ignitor works on the same principle as an electric stove's heating element, or a car's cigarette lighter. Simply pushing the appropriate button on the pellet stove will start the ignitor. Heat from the ignitor coil will then ignite the extremely flammable wood pellets.
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