Anybody know how much voltage a BBQ grill igniter module should put out?
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What size battery does it use? -
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It's usually a few thousand volts or so, depending on the gap between the spark electrodes - similar to what you'd see in car ignition but much slower recycle speed is needed. I'm surprised it doesn't use a piezoelectric igniter to do away with the battery (my portable butane stove is like this...)Comment
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Thanks eccerr0r. I would say this one is toast then. It has a fresh battery in it, so I know that is not the problem. I checked it after posting, and it is putting out about 260 mV.Last edited by Fisher77; 09-23-2016, 12:58 PM.Comment
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i dont know what you checked it with - great way to trash a multimeter!Comment
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I checked it with this, and knew right off it was around 260 mV........Attached FilesLast edited by Fisher77; 09-23-2016, 02:45 PM.Comment
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lol
find the module, you may be able to get into it and change the cap.Comment
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It is sealed with whatever they use that looks like its poured in.Comment
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If it's sealed, it either sparks or doesn't spark. If it's the latter, it's dead, no multimeter needed
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Well you know, I just had to cut it open. It has a whole 4 parts in it. None of which can be accessed. New one on the way.
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