PDV-25 Igniter not igniting the pellets

[ToddPost]

I have a PDV-25 that I bought used. I got it all hooked up and went to start it. The ingnitor glows orange but won’t ignite the pellets. I suspected a faulty igniter so I replaced it. Same results, it glows but does not ignite the pellets. I changed the position of the igniter based on info I found on here. 1/8-1/4”;from the opening. Still the same results, I glows but doesn’t ignite the pellets. I even tried removing the hole cover where the igniter slides in to allow more air. Once again, same results.
I’m kind of stumped. Any ideas? I may try another igniter but don’t want to keep throwing parts at it.
Thanks, Todd

 

[jjones139]

I have a PDV-25 that I bought used. I got it all hooked up and went to start it. The ingnitor glows orange but won’t ignite the pellets. I suspected a faulty igniter so I replaced it. Same results, it glows but does not ignite the pellets. I changed the position of the igniter based on info I found on here. 1/8-1/4”;from the opening. Still the same results, I glows but doesn’t ignite the pellets. I even tried removing the hole cover where the igniter slides in to allow more air. Once again, same results.
I’m kind of stumped. Any ideas? I may try another igniter but don’t want to keep throwing parts at it.
Thanks, Todd

I have 2 Englander stoves and the glow igniters are temperamental. I disconnected mine and use gel starter and have no more issues.

 

[ToddPost]

Yeah, I’m kind of leaning that way. The igniters on Amazon are $40. The ones from Englander are $70. Probably both made by the same 10 year old kid in China. I’m thinking it’s not worth the hassle.

 

[jjones139]

Yeah, I’m kind of leaning that way. The igniters on Amazon are $40. The ones from Englander are $70. Probably both made by the same 10 year old kid in China. I’m thinking it’s not worth the hassle.

LOL

 

[In the shop]

Question, did the pellets sit in the hopper or in an open bag over the warm season?

 

[Brettsdaddy2010]

Yeah, I’m kind of leaning that way. The igniters on Amazon are $40. The ones from Englander are $70. Probably both made by the same 10 year old kid in China. I’m thinking it’s not worth the hassle.

You can get decent 3rd party igniters on eBay for $20.

 

[Brettsdaddy2010]

I disconnected mine and use gel starter and have no more issues.

What gel starter do you use?

 

[zrock]

Are you waiting long enough for pellets to build up and light? my stove takes 5-10 min before i have a good flame