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What is control voltage in a gas furnace?
24 volts
How does a flame rod work?
The main circuit board in your furnace sends a small ac signal to the flame rod so now you have an ac potential from the body of the furnace to the flame rod, When the flame comes on between the body of the furnace and the rod it rectifies the ac in to dc, The flame actually acts like a diode. When this dc voltage is sensed by the control board it knows there is a flame present and thus keeps the gas valve on. Hope this helps
What is flame rectification?
Flame rectification is DC electrical circuit that sends a very small voltage (rated in micro amps) from the furnace electronic board up through the pilot electrode. When pilot flame is established the flame acts as a path (conductor) which allows the DC current to flow from the flame rod to ground completing the circuit. This completed signal tells the electronic board it's ok to allow the main gas valve to open . Now your furnace pilot, or hot surface ignitor will start the main flame . To put it simple, flame rectification is an electronic way to prove pilot flame before opening the main burner gas valve. It's a safety circuit to prevent the main burner gas valve from opening if there isn't apilot flame, or hot surface ignitor established.
Is Sodium Hexa Fluoride Gas used in electrical circuit breakers?
yes SF6 gas is used in modern ckt. breaker.
Your electronic ignition furnace will not light?
Just had the same problem for a gas furnace with an electronic source to light and required a repairman. The lighter switch has frizzled perhaps due to condensation. The part was no bigger than an old cassette tape with to flat metal pieces extending out, which ignites the gas. With no service contract the part was around $250 and the call was $90 in Atlanta Ga
