Today, gas stoves differ from obsolete counterparts in a pleasant addition for users: all models have an electric ignition option that makes it easier to turn on for operation.
Some users still vaguely imagine what kind of device it is and how it works, to find out the technical parameters, operating nuances, pluses and minuses of the device, we suggest reading our article.
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What is electric ignition
This is a convenient additional function when the gas is ignited by the operation of a piezoelectric element or an electric candle. Electric ignition allows you to set fire to gas safely and protects users from the likelihood of a burn, as lighters and matches are not needed here.
In some publications, the name piezoelectric ignition or piezo ignition is found, there is no difference in design, it is simply called as convenient, and the basis is that the spark gives a piezoelectric element. Such a scheme is used on budget models, the user has to use both hands to ignite the burner.
Types of electric ignition
A mechanical or semi-automatic option is that when you turn the regulator that turns on the gas supply, you must simultaneously press the start button so that the device installed inside ignites the gas-air mixture. Such a function is not entirely convenient, because you need to work with two hands.
Auto ignition works differently: when you turn the handle of the gas regulator, it ignites automatically; a spark is produced by a special candle located next to the burner. At the same time, there is a small nuance: before turning, you need to gently press the switch, while the electric circuit is closed, a spark igniting the gas jumps between the candle and the burner body.
The main advantages and features of stoves with electric ignition
Many consumers are accustomed to using matches or lighters to light their old, but still fairly reliable, products from the last century. Today, almost all models of modern gas stoves are equipped with a mechanical or automatic ignition device, so the obsolete method is considered a vestige. Buyers should be aware that this feature does not affect the final cost of the product.
Among the advantages of stoves with electric ignition, experts note the following nuances:
- Now the user does not need to buy matches with a margin or look for a reliable lighter that can function for a long time - using such a stove is much more convenient.
- Automatic ignition protects you from possible burns when gas flares up.
- If the user has been operating an electric similar product for a long time, then getting used to controlling a gas stove with automatic ignition will be quick.
Of the negative qualities, there is only one thing: with a sudden blackout, which happens in some regions of Russia quite often, you will not be able to ignite the gas, this function does not work without voltage in the network, so the box of matches should be in stock.
Electric Ignition Hob Requirements
Each model of a modern gas stove must be connected to an electric network in order for automatic ignition and oven lighting to work. A connection cord is included. If there is no outlet nearby, then it is necessary to draw a separate line with a wire for three wires and a cross section of at least 1.5 mm, and install a 16 A circuit breaker on the common panel, such as an RCD or a conventional circuit breaker.
For work it is better to invite a professional electrician from the Housing Office, so that later there would be no problems due to overloading the electrical network in the apartment.
Piezo ignition scheme
Universal shock ignition of gas on piezoelectric elements was used on domestic gas products back in Soviet times, but today it is practically not used. Its principle of operation is based on a shock pulse when the user presses a button. The main components of the design: body, stem with a striker, piezoelectric element, powerful spring and electrical wiring.
Similar mechanisms were put on gas products in the last century. The device was rigidly fixed on the product body, because when the button was pressed, users made significant efforts, at that moment the firing pin cocked, and then hit the piezoelectric head hard, as a result of which a spark of 10-15 thousand V. was generated.
Its power was enough to set fire to gas, but for the user it is not dangerous, because the current strength is very small, it will only nip your fingers. Subsequently, such a scheme was abandoned.
Scheme of modern electric ignition
It is the electric ignition with the participation of candles that is used in all models of increased comfort, while the schemes are different, but they have the same basis. Power supply always comes from a standard electric network with a voltage of 220 V. The principle of the circuit will be clear only to specialists - there are so many specific names like resistors, primary and secondary windings of a transformer or induction coils.
It is enough for users to know that when turning the switch, an electric circuit is simultaneously closed, the starting candle creates only on the burner where gas is open. Home masters can familiarize themselves with the detailed scheme of the installed ignition in the instruction manual.
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An uninitiated in the basics of electromechanics is better not to go into the jungle of diagrams and descriptions, it is enough to know that when the gas is turned on, there is a simultaneous ignition and an open fire is obtained, on which any products can be cooked. For safe operation of the product, it is necessary to strictly comply with the manufacturer's recommendations prescribed in the attached instructions.
And why with two hands to kindle? My stove with electric ignition is not very new, but I open the gas and after that I press the ignition button, you can do it with the same hand)) And in my stove there is no electric ignition in the oven ((I use a piezo-lighter with a long handle, because it is inconvenient to match - it doesn’t light up in any way, but it’s blazing!
We bought a low-cost gas stove GEFEST 3200-06 K19. In it, electric ignition has only a hob. There is no electric ignition for the oven. Before, in my stove, the burners had to be lit with matches. Only now I realized how convenient electric ignition is. Next time I’ll buy a stove so that the oven can be lit with electric ignition. In this stove, the oven is not very easy to light. You need to hold the button for a rather long time so that the lit fire in the oven does not go out.
Electric ignition 3/6 is out of order, I can not find on sale. Can I replace it with a 2/6 model? What does this affect?