Hot Surface Igniter 41-408 Replacement For Quick Furnace Startup Crystar Silicon Carbide For Strength And Stable Electricals 17 Second Ignition 18 Gauge Lead Wires Durable Heating System Part
✔️ 120 VAC operation, reaches ignition in ~17 seconds, Crystar SiC
The hot surface igniter is a Crystar silicon carbide device used to ignite gas-fired heating equipment. It's commonly found in furnaces, boilers, rooftop heaters, infrared burners, unit heaters, and water heaters where fast, reliable ignition is needed.
✅ Material: high-purity recrystallized silicon carbide (Crystar)
✅ Lead wires: 18-gauge nickel chrome embedded and metalized for strength and conductivity
✅ Insulation: lead wires enclosed in high-temperature fiberglass insulation for electrical protection
✅ Voltage compatibility: operates at 120 VAC; some modules rated 208/240V but stepped down to 120 VAC
✅ Ignition time: designed to reach ignition temperature within 17 seconds
✅ Applications: furnaces, boilers, rooftop heaters, infrared burners, unit heaters, water heaters
✅ Series note: 41-400 series hot surface igniters are 120 VAC models
✅ Replacement guidance: common direct replacement in 41-400 series systems
💡 What is a hot surface igniter used for in heating equipment and HVAC systems? This handy device starts gas burners quickly in furnaces, boilers, rooftop heaters, and similar equipment.
- How it works: heats a ceramic element to ignition temperature - Voltage and compatibility: typically 120 VAC in 41-400 series models - Key benefits: fast ignition, stable electrical properties, robust lead wiring - Replacement guidance: compatible with 41-408 and other 41-400 series igniters