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45 second Trial For Ignition

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Robert_H
Robert_H Member Posts: 273
in Oil Heating

Are there any appliances out there that still require a 45 sec. TFI?

I've found a few burners with the Carlin 48245 E Series Oil Primary Control with the jumper installed , setting 45 sec TFI. I always remove the jumper setting 15 sec. I believe the jumper is installed by default which seems negligent.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,330

    That's exactly what I would do.

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    EdTheHeaterManSuperTech
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 19,947

    If any burner needs 45 seconds to light something is wrong.

    I would rather go back to a 90 second stack switch.

    EdTheHeaterMan
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 11,800

    why use a primary control at all? Ignition transformers and electrode insulators made today never fail.

    This comment is brought to you the the National Sarcasm Society.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    old_diy_guyRobert_H
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 19,947

    @EdTheHeaterMan

    There was an alleged "technician"I was told that worked on a burner that was locking out. He took the control off and wired around it and the burner ran for a year with no issues until someone with a brain looked at it.

    EdTheHeaterManRobert_H

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