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04-18-20, 06:06 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

You are right - about paying a tech. What I...

You are right - about paying a tech. What I spent was too much as it was. But, since I told him what the final solution was, at least he has another "fix" in his bag of tools to help others - if he...
04-17-20, 06:33 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Ok, I'll share the solution with you. All...

Ok, I'll share the solution with you.
All electronics were checked, pilot valve was old so it was just replaced. After that replacement, my service provider adjusted the pilot gas (after having to...
04-16-20, 08:48 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

I also posted this detail over on the HVAC forum....

I also posted this detail over on the HVAC forum. A few people tried to help over there but their policy is they will not help DYI'ers. I told them I have a heating and plumbing service provider do...
04-14-20, 03:55 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

When it does NOT light, which is the case well...

When it does NOT light, which is the case well over 95% of the time, it definitely has a solid 24v to the pilot valve, the spark is also solid, and the pilot gas has enough flow to light it with a...
04-14-20, 02:34 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Sorry, I just re-read my response - second...

Sorry, I just re-read my response - second sentence should have said:

So I have spark and I have gas once the PV sends the 24v to the new gas valve, which opens and sends gas through the pilot...
04-14-20, 02:31 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Thanks "spott" but that module is not very old...

Thanks "spott" but that module is not very old and it does test out perfectly with 24v headed to the ignition spark at the proper time. So I have spark and I have gas once the PV sends the 24v to...
04-14-20, 08:07 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Exclamation Pilot won't consistently light - new components

I have a Bard furnace with Honeywell controls and propane gas. All electronic components working:
Thermostat calls for heat, inducer starts, 24v from S8610U control sends 24v to VR8345M pilot valve,...
02-26-18, 04:53 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Pjmax, just following up to let you know - I got...

Pjmax, just following up to let you know - I got a new ST9120 fan timer board and installed it - and all is well; that fixed the problem. Thanks for your help.

Scott
02-09-18, 07:27 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Yes, I had already checked pin 2 and it does show...

Yes, I had already checked pin 2 and it does show a connection to ground. So does B (in the six terminal plug) until the furnace starts its re-cycling issue; and that's when it drops the ground...
02-07-18, 12:35 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Pete, sorry it has taken me a while to complete...

Pete, sorry it has taken me a while to complete some additional testing, since the furnace has been running so much here in Ohio that I can't seem to test properly. Anyway, based upon your last...
01-31-18, 05:32 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Pjmax, You asked me to do a test. I did and...

Pjmax,

You asked me to do a test. I did and sent a response but have not heard back from you.
01-26-18, 09:22 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Pjmax, The diagram is very close. My...

Pjmax,

The diagram is very close. My system does not have the optional humidifier and air cleaner switches. And my ignition module is an S8610 - which has a TH-W terminal that is wired to the...
01-25-18, 05:57 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

timer stopping the sequence of events or if it's...

timer stopping the sequence of events or if it's some issue related to the new spark ignitor not sensing the flame quick enough to trigger the next step - which is to light the burner.

Here is a...
01-24-18, 06:24 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Really - no one can help on this

Really - no one can help on this
01-20-18, 09:26 AM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Furnace cycling many times before lighting

My furnace has honeywell control board, gas valve, and ignitor module. I have replaced the thermostat, spark ignitor, spark wire, and an hvac guy changed the ignition module and adjusted the pilot....
01-09-18, 05:44 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Update, I worked with the Nest thermostat guy and...

Update, I worked with the Nest thermostat guy and bypassed the thermostat all together and the furnace still continued to go through the cycling process - induction fan starts, spark starts, pilot...
01-02-18, 07:00 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

As far as the furnace running, it finally did,...

As far as the furnace running, it finally did, but again it was following several of the cycles.

So is it as simple as I stated above - run a wire from C on the board to C on the thermostat. If...
01-02-18, 06:02 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

I checked from C to R while calling for heat - it...

I checked from C to R while calling for heat - it dropped to 25.2

C to W went to 23.5

Since some Nest issues have been related to not having a C wire - does that mean I should think about using...
01-02-18, 03:12 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

I had checked earlier on the switch by putting...

I had checked earlier on the switch by putting vacuum to it and pinching the hose; which worked and showed that there was no vacuum loss. The switch stayed that way until I release it. I did check...
01-02-18, 03:02 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

I'm assuming that means to jumper between R and W...

I'm assuming that means to jumper between R and W but want to confirm so that I don't mess anything up.
01-02-18, 01:28 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Can this have anything to do with the Nest...

Can this have anything to do with the Nest thermostat. I have read some details relative to having no C wire to the thermostat and mine does not have that C wire. According to Nest - it should work...
01-01-18, 07:16 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

I just installed a new sensor 2 weeks ago - with...

I just installed a new sensor 2 weeks ago - with no change.
01-01-18, 04:46 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

I did try adjusting the pilot up at one time and...

I did try adjusting the pilot up at one time and down at another. Both times it seemed to light fine, but the next time it sat for a long time - it again started the cycling.
01-01-18, 04:41 PM
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Posted By Nailzscott

Yes, I see the pilot light and mine uses the...

Yes, I see the pilot light and mine uses the spark rod as the flame sensor.

The oddity is that when it goes through that cycling process, it lights the pilot and within that second shuts down...
01-01-18, 12:46 PM
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Views: 1,802
Posted By Nailzscott

Furnace pilot many cycles before lighting - most of the time

Frustrating problem on Bard furnace.
Hoping someone can help. Here are the details.

Thermostat call for heat
Air clearing fan kicks on
Few seconds later ignitor starts
Pilot lights just for a...
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