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Kromschroder Burner Control IFS 11x to be Discontinued

Categories: Burner Controls, Kromschroder, Product Announcements

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Orders for new IFS 11x burner control units may be placed through September 30, 2015. Production of IFS 11x burner control units will stop prior to January 1, 2016. Please plan accordingly! We’re here to help you transition to another burner control product. When you’re ready to discuss your options with one of our flame Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published July 30, 2015

Ignition Transformer TZI 5-15/20 Discontinued

Categories: Kromschroder, Product Announcements

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Production of ignition transformer TZI 5-15/20 has been discontinued by Elster Kromschröder. Effected Models: Kromschröder part number Model Description Availability Manufacturer-suggested Replacements† 84335623 TZI 5-15/20W (230V) no stock available in Germany 84331381, TZI 5-15/100W (230V) 84335615 TZI 5-15/20R (120V) approx. 500 pieces available in Germany‡ 84331382, TZI 5-15/100R (120V) †View model comparison: TZI 5-15/20 Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published July 30, 2015

Elster Kromschröder PF-19: PFU & PFS

Categories: Burner Controls, Kromschroder

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The 19” subrack system continues to be a popular and viable option for customers interested in mounting their burner controls on the control cabinet. Over the years, Elster Kromschröder has offered this style of solution in a few generations of product. In the beginning, every rack was wire-wrapped by hand, which added to the cost Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published June 28, 2013

FAQ: VR Solenoid Valves for Air: Repair, Replacement Options

Categories: FAQs, Industrial Solenoid Valves, Kromschroder

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Q: I need to either replace or service some Kromschröder VR solenoid valves. Why don’t I see them listed on your website? A: Unfortunately, the T-Product (North American Market) version of the VR solenoid valve for air has been discontinued by the manufacturer, and is no longer available. However, the European Standard version is still Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published May 24, 2013

FAQ: Connecting Electrode Adapters to Ignition Cable

Categories: Electrode Adapters, Electrodes, FAQs, Industrial Burners, Kromschroder

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Q: I’m having trouble getting a good connection on the barbed fittings in my transformers and electrode boots. What is the best method to connect ignition cable to these items? A: Some transformers and electrode adapters use a barbed fitting, also called a “spearlock anchor,” to achieve connection to the ignition cable. This style of connection Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published May 10, 2013

It’s Not Alive!

Categories: Baron von Olsträd's Sketchbook

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #8 Baron von Olsträd’s new comic pokes fun at perceptions. Though the literary Frankenstein’s Monster was calculating and coldly intelligent, most people seem to think of this character as brainless and bumbling, maybe even goofy. It’s all a matter of how the character is portrayed commonly, and the instances with which Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published April 26, 2013

Don’t Choke Your Furnace

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #7 In today’s illustration, the Baron attempts to appeal to our humanity by depicting a personified furnace, suffocating for want of oxygen. Combustion furnaces should be equipped with filters, both on the gas and air lines, which must be checked periodically for blockage. The job of a filter is to strain Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published April 1, 2013

FAQ: Burner Control Units – Flame Signal Strength

Categories: Burner Controls, Electrodes, FAQs, Industrial Burners

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Q: I’ve got a PF-19 flame safety system incorporating PFU 760 burner control cards, and I keep faulting-out. It seems to be due to loss of flame signal, but I can visually verify flame. How do I check the flame signal on my PFUs? What could be causing this problem? A: Elster Kromschröder burner controls Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published March 15, 2013

How Low is Your Purge Time?

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #6 The Baron’s latest doodle imagines a dangerous game where irresponsibility is rewarded. For those of you who might not know, “purge time” is a phrase commonly used to refer to the length of time given to changing the atmosphere in a furnace, prior to lighting the burners. This is a Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published March 4, 2013

FAQ: ValVario Valves

Categories: FAQs, Industrial Solenoid Valves, Industrial Valves, Kromschroder

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Q: One of my old VAS valves needs to be replaced. What’s the best way to order a new one? A: The VAS series of solenoid valves is part of the valVario family of products, designed to offer compact, modular solutions for industrial gas piping. If you are experiencing a failure with a VAS valve, Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published February 15, 2013

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