Wireless burner-ignition ideas

[cannman]

I have a Bayou classic burner that requires an external flame source to light the burner. Sometimes if we catch a good wind, it will blow out the flame. Sometimes I'm in the middle of milling or weighing hops or taking measurements of gravity etc. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to have a remote that restarts your pilot like a keychain car remote can start your car??!!

Any ideas on how to do this? Is there one out on market??

Thanks!

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I have a Bayou classic burner that requires an external flame source to light the burner. Sometimes if we catch a good wind, it will blow out the flame. Sometimes I'm in the middle of milling or weighing hops or taking measurements of gravity etc. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to have a remote that restarts your pilot like a keychain car remote can start your car??!!

Any ideas on how to do this? Is there one out on market??

Thanks!

Push button piezo igniter?

A common accessory to several BBQ grills. Lowes carries replacement parts for them even.

 

[cannman]

Push button piezo igniter?

A common accessory to several BBQ grills. Lowes carries replacement parts for them even.

I need it to be wireless so I can restart my flame from my workbench 10' away !

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I need it to be wireless so I can restart my flame from my workbench 10' away !

So figure out how to rig a piezo to a remote switch, like a fireworks or model rocket ignition system.

 

[TallDan]

Wind screen.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Wind screen.

Nope. Too obvious. Too simple.

 

[brandonnys]

Go get a Westek Outdoor Wireless Remote Receiver Kit (RFK306LC). Hook up an AC/DC adaptor to it that is appropriately rated for a piezo igniter (making sure to bypass the igniter's push button). Turn on the controller with the little keychain thing that comes with it. Make sure to turn it off once you have reignition.

A really goofy way to get the job done.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

A really goofy way to get the job done.

There is no other way to 'inator.

 

[TallDan]

Nope. Too obvious. Too simple.

"Elegant" was the word you were looking for.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

"Elegant" was the word you were looking for.

Too cheap. The proper solution requires all the monies for half the performance value of the simplest solution.

 

[TallDan]

Too cheap. The proper solution requires all the monies for half the performance value of the simplest solution.

Who said we were going cheap?

http://www.cuchi.co.nz/accessories/503-teak-windscreen.html

Might need two or three...

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Who said we were going cheap?

http://www.cuchi.co.nz/accessories/503-teak-windscreen.html

Might need two or three...

That is only a viable option so long as it has bluetooth controlled variable pitch louvers.

 

[nDub]

I'd run a long fuse line or a line of gunpowder from the work bench back to the burner. Then you'd just have to yell "fire in the hole" before lighting it.

Actually one of those TNT detonator boxes with the big two handed handle (like in the movies) hooked up to an ignitor would be even cooler. Not wireless though.



I have the same problem with the flame going out. I wonder if you could hook up a thermocoupler like from a hot water heater with an auto ignition or something.

 

[TorMag]

Hell, I would like to just be able to relight without having to lift that damn heavy kettle off the burner....

 

[TallDan]

I'd run a long fuse line or a line of gunpowder from the work bench back to the burner. Then you'd just have to yell "fire in the hole" before lighting it.

Normal fuse line or line of gunpower is too slow, use quick match.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

Wad of steel wool upwind from a 9-volt by the burner. When the wind blows the situation will resolve itself.



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[cannman]

So figure out how to rig a piezo to a remote switch, like a fireworks or model rocket ignition system.

Hmmmmmmm like the idea...

Wind screen.

Haz it... but I live in a damn valley where wind is a way of life...

There is no other way to 'inator.

Go big or go home

I'd run a long fuse line or a line of gunpowder from the work bench back to the burner. Then you'd just have to yell "fire in the hole" before lighting it.

Actually one of those TNT detonator boxes with the big two handed handle (like in the movies) hooked up to an ignitor would be even cooler. Not wireless though.



I have the same problem with the flame going out. I wonder if you could hook up a thermocoupler like from a hot water heater with an auto ignition or something.

See??? @nDub gets it

 

[cannman]

Ohhhhh baby

Good ol ebay

 

[bhouston]

That is pretty cool! I would be worried about the flame from the burner though around the ignition wires. Wouldn't the heat from the burner melt the wires after ignition?

 

[BeardedBrews]

That is pretty cool! I would be worried about the flame from the burner though around the ignition wires. Wouldn't the heat from the burner melt the wires after ignition?

Wait, this isn't a serious thread is it?



You want a Hot Surface Ignitor. Reliable, and easily triggered by remote.
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/retired/11694

 

[brandonnys]

OF COURSE IT IS!!!

We are serious...ly lazy.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Remote control fire? Sign me up!!! :