Robertshaw Ignitor Nitride 41-427N

The Robertshaw 41-427N is a silicon nitride hot surface ignitor for gas fired heating appliances.

The economics of nitride versus silicon carbide ignitors favour nitride in most circumstances once the full cost is considered.

A nitride ignitor typically costs somewhat more than a silicon carbide equivalent. Against that, it lasts considerably longer in the same application, it is far less likely to break during installation, and it is less likely to fail at an inconvenient moment.

For a service business, the relevant figure is not the part cost but the cost of the visit. A no-heat call in winter, particularly out of hours, costs a multiple of the ignitor regardless of which type is fitted. Anything that reduces the number of those calls per installation is economically worthwhile even at a higher parts cost.

For a property owner the same reasoning applies with the addition of the inconvenience of a heating failure.

The constraint remains compatibility. The appliance control must suit the nitride ignitor's electrical characteristics and timing, and the bracket must position the element correctly, so verification against the appliance is necessary rather than optional.

Handle by the base and protect during fitting.

Applications include residential and light commercial gas furnaces and heating appliances.

Brand

Robertshaw

SKU

41-427N

Category

Hot Surface Ignitors

Weight

0.15 lbs

Dimensions

5.50" x 2.25" x 1.50"

Price

$31.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

4.5 / 5.0