How can you detect the presence of a flame without a fancy commercial device? In this post I will describe how to build cheap flame sensors at home with a couple of methods. Second Method: Secondly, ...

A naked flame is a complex soup of ionised gases, that possesses an unexpected property. As you might expect with that much ionisation there is some level of electrical conductivity, but the unusual ...

If your gas furnace keeps cycling on and then turning off within a minute or so, it might be the result of a dirty flame sensor. Most gas furnaces have a small sensor designed to shut off the furnace ...

When your furnace turns off unexpectedly, it can be uncomfortable and concerning. A furnace’s frequent shutdowns may a ...

The FS-5000E Flame Sensor from Takex immediately detects ultraviolet rays contained in flames and activates an external output. With faster detection than conventional smoke alarms, they are ideal for ...

This article deals with flame rectification as it applies to direct spark ignition (DSI) modules. They are manufactured by a few different companies — Fenwal, Honeywell, Robertshaw, and White Rodgers, ...

Some service technicians may be surprised to learn that the silicon carbide element of a hot surface igniter (HSI) can be handled without damage. However, it is better and safer to handle the igniter ...

CREEDMOOR, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ontic, the aerospace industry’s leading provider of ‘Extended Life Solutions’ for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) legacy products has signed an exclusive ...

Fighting fire with robots may take jobs away from humans, but it can also save lives. [Mell Bell Electronics] has built a (supervised) kid-friendly version of a firefighting robot that extinguishes ...

The FS-3500 Flame Sensor from Takex immediately detects UV rays contained in flames to trigger a pre-recorded "flame prohibition" or "non-smoking" message output in a choice of 5 languages; English, ...