strat_thru_marshall
Well-Known Member
I am just venturing into the beginning stages of planning the build of my BCS controlled, automated home brewery. I am leaning toward using solenoid valves on my gas lines (high pressure LP) combined with direct ignition from a hot surface ignitor, both controlled by the BCS. I would like to add a safety in the form of a flame sensor, so in the event that the ignitor fails the main gas valve would be cut off.
My question is could I integrate a typical home furnace flame sensor into the BCS to work as part of the burner ignition process with the hot surface ignitor and gas solenoid valve, or would I need an additional control/interface device? I have zero experience working with these types of things, and everything I have learned so far has come from reading posts from those who have built systems like this.
My question is could I integrate a typical home furnace flame sensor into the BCS to work as part of the burner ignition process with the hot surface ignitor and gas solenoid valve, or would I need an additional control/interface device? I have zero experience working with these types of things, and everything I have learned so far has come from reading posts from those who have built systems like this.