Pit Talk -- Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits > FEC/Cookshack
Pg 1000 igniter
Larry67505:
I’ve gone through 4 igniters since the first of the year. Does anyone know of an igniter from a different source other than cookshack?
Bar-B-Lew:
Sounds like there is a problem other than the igniter. Igniters typically last 3-5 years. Have you called Cookshack to inquire into what else should be checked.
Canadian John:
Other than 4 bad igniters - highly unlikely, I feel something else is causing the problem. Other than physically damaging the igniter, there is a chance it isn't being switched off or, it is being powered when it
shouldn't be. If physical damage isn't he cause, check for power to the igniter using a 120 volt voltmeter. There should be power only @ start-up. Not sure what that time is on a Cookshack. Other pits igniter
on times run from ~ 3 min up to ~ 8.
Some controllers also have an auto restart feature that energizes the igniter under certain conditions. IE: low pit temps signifying a dying fire. :2cents:
Bar-B-Lew:
John, do you think it could be any of these issues - bad cord, bad outlet, bad extension cord, bad ground fault, etc.
Canadian John:
--- Quote from: Bar-B-Lew on September 24, 2022, 11:05:33 AM ---John, do you think it could be any of these issues - bad cord, bad outlet, bad extension cord, bad ground fault, etc.
--- End quote ---
Lew: Could be if there was an interruption in the power supply. A fraction of a second is all it takes. The controller, if so programmed would go into restart mode energizing the igniter. This would have to be a
frequent occurrence to harm the igniter. It would be hard to not notice the power interruption, I would think.
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