Has anyone been using hot surface igniters long term? If so, please share your experience I've seen a lot of references to them being delicate, but I did find anyone saying "I tried them and they sucked". "Or I tried them and they rock."
I work with them daily, they are quite delicate yes, but they provide a very reliable ignition. I would imagine a spark ignition might be a little more robust, depending on where you locate, and what kind of abuse it might be subjected to.
........To be completely honest, the way you seem to be using it, a standing pilot seems like the simplest way to go about things. You seem to be reinventing the wheel ........../QUOTE]
Thanks for the information. I know there are easier/cheaper ways to do what I what I want to do. But I didn't start my brewstand(or homebrewing) just to keep it simple and cheap.
FWIW I've been using a spark module from a gas range since about 2003. It has never once failed to light. You can find them on amazon for about $15.
How are you going to hook up your thermocouple to your PLC? Analog or Digital?
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