One of the most common types of ignition of gas water heaters is ignition of the burner from an electric spark. Such ignition is called automatic or electric. It provides for the use of batteries - batteries. It is the batteries that give the electric spark necessary to start the work of the column. In order for the column to function properly, the batteries should be replaced regularly.
When should I replace the batteries?
If the inclusion of your speaker depends on the operation of the batteries, the most frequent signal that new batteries are needed is a weak spark discharge in the device. If the batteries are completely discharged, the column will not turn on at all.
In some models of speakers, the LED flashes( usually a red LED bulb) to indicate the need to change the batteries.
Reasons for frequent change
Batteries can discharge more often due to:
- High humidity in the room.
- Pollution of ignitor jets.
- Contamination of the bypass valve.
- Oxidation of electrical contacts.
- Clogging of contaminated solenoid valve.
- Changes in the distance from the burner to the ionisation probe( normally there should be a 3 mm gap).
Tips for choosing
To purchase batteries that are suitable for your speakers, check the manufacturer's recommendations. It is important to pay attention to both the size of the desired batteries, and their shape and voltage parameters.
How to replace?
Usually, the batteries are placed inside the column in a special box, which is located on the lower right. Replacement includes the following steps:
- To remove the battery box, slide the lever, slightly push the box from below with your fingers and after removing it, pull it into your hand.
- After removing the discharged cells, install new batteries in the compartment intended for them taking into account the polarity( there is a hint on the cover of the container).
- Next, return the container with the batteries in its place until you get a characteristic click. The lever must also be returned to its original position.
You do not need to use any percussion instruments for this. Excessive efforts when installing a container with batteries can damage the fasteners holding the box.
Battery replacement must be carried out only when the water heater is switched off.
Can I transfer the column to the power supply?
To rebuild a battery-powered column, you need:
- Purchase a power supply with parameters of 220V / 3V / 500mA.
- Buy two mama-daddy connectors.
- Pull the two wires located inside the battery compartment with the batteries down from the cabinet. On them you will see halves of "mom" and marking.
- If the wires are not marked with different colors, mark which one refers to the "+" and which to "-".
- Cut off the plug from the power supply, separate the wires and solder the halves of the "daddy" for each.
- Connect the halves of the connectors to the polarity.
- Plug the unit into an outlet.
In the video below, Sergei Neverov will show and talk about how to make and connect the power supply for the gas column yourself.
