What are ignition electrodes on boilers?

Answer:

IGNITION ELECTRODES IMPLIES TWO ARE INSTALLED. TWO ELECTRODES IMPLIES AN OIL FIRED BOILER. THE ELECTRODES ARE TIED ELECTRICALLY TO THE SECONDARY WINDINGS OF A HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER. DURING IGNITION THE TRANSFORMER PRODUCES A SPARK BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES TO IGNITE THE ATOMIZED MIXTURE THAT THE BURNER MOTOR AND OIL PUMP PRODUCE AND DELIVER VIA THE NOZZLE.

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