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Cad Cell Relay-Symptoms of failure

dynamic
dynamic Member Posts: 20
in Thermostats and Controls
What are the symptoms of a failing cad cell relay ? Are there symptoms ? How do you test it when you have intermittent lock outs ?

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  • Tim McElwain
    Tim McElwain Member Posts: 4,644
    Try posting that question at

    [url=http://www.oiltechtalk.com]www.oiltechtalk.com or [url=http://www.firedragonent.com]www.firedragonent.com I am sure you will get some excellent responses.
  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 3,074
    edited January 2010
    OHM readings

    You test the cad cell using a ohm meter . Disconnecting it from the control and taking a reading while the burner is running , jumping out the FF terminals to keep the burner from locking out .. Under 1000ohm is good ,1000-1400 is a hit or miss ...1400+ its shutting down ... I like to see 500 0r less . It may not be the eye , it could be a bad fire , obstructions or a bad cad cell holder .. Burner would lock out with a short from TT and FF too .. carbon ,water or a frayed wire ..

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