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Oilman7018_2
Oilman7018_2 Member Posts: 5
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Does anyone know how to test new style beckett or carlin ignitors... or even the new style motors? I have had many problems with the ignitors and with the motors but really have no way of surely testing them. Any recondations would be great.

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  • Paul Fredricks_3
    Paul Fredricks_3 Member Posts: 1,556


    Go to Carlin's web site http://www.carlincombustion.com/

    They have a tech article there that spells out the test procedure. I believe you have to register on the website to get to it.
  • Mitch_4
    Mitch_4 Member Posts: 955
    the transformers

    are similar to the old Alanson ones. between the 2 springs, you should not exceed 2000 Ohms. They are also center tap transformers. Measure Ohms from each spring to ground, they should be within 10% of each other.

    As for the motor. the Beckett motor winding is about 3-4 Ohms.

    Remove it and connect your meter and then rotate the squirrel cage while trying to pull/push the motor shaft in and out. The reading should stay 3-4 ohms. If it jumps to 7-8, the cetrifugal switch is defective and it needs to be replaced.

    There ends my knowledge. I do not have any Carlins in my area (that I have found)
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