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1 day 1 igniter: day 4 - PSx-3 / PSx-4

In a new series of post we are treating each day 1 model of ceramic igniter. The advantage of each design and how to use it.

On day 3 we will present you the PSx-3 and PSx-4 flangeless universal system alumina ceramic igniter model. This model has been originaly developed for the retrofiting and spare part market of wood pellet stove and boiler appliances.

PSx-3 ceramic igniter top
PSx-3 ceramic igniter flangeless universal system

History and development

PSx-3 and PSx-4 alumina ceramic igniter were developped in year 2013 to provide test model and universal spare parts solution for the retrofit market. With their flangeless body, universal fixation system these models can be easily adapted with whatever bushing solution. The PSx-3 models are hermetic (no air can pass in the tube) while in contrary PSx-4 model have an open tube to let air pass through the inner tube and take advantage of inner heat for a faster ignition.

PSx-3 and PSx-4 ceramic igniter comparison

Today these models are mainly use in pellet stoves, pellet boiler, pellet burner and also pellet smoker grills BBQ.

Advantages

  • Easy retrofit solution with universal fixation system
  • Well adapted to test facility
  • Powerful 300W heating element: can ignite all kind of biomass and even humid pellet = no ignition failure

Application of use

  • Wood Pellet stove
  • Wood pellet boiler
  • Wood pellet burner
  • Wood pellet BBQ / smoker

Technical data

PSx-3-240-B

Retrofit flange solution

Hermetic system

2D Drawing  3D Drawing

3D Step Drawing

Data-sheet

PSx-4-240-B

Retrofit flange solution

Air blowing through system

2D Drawing  3D Drawing

3D Step Drawing

Data-sheet