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CONTINUOUS IGNITOR [1 record]

Record 1 1991-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
DEF

An igniter which is continuously maintained at ignition temperature throughout the time the burner is in service, whether the main burner is firing or not.

OBS

Most ignitors for oil burners are continuous (function continuously while burner is in operation).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
CONT

[...] l'allumage automatique [...] peut-être: -soit électrique [...] -soit au gaz au moyen d'allumeurs permanents ou intermittents; -soit au combustible liquide [...]

Spanish

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