Igniter for my St. Croix York insert

[Clay H]

My igniter bit the dust after 8 years finally. The store where I bought my stove wants $140 for a new one, does this seem a tad expensive? I would think these could be found for $50 or so? Anyone know a source to check?

 

[krooser]

I had my 12 year old ignitor die last winter... had to bite the bullet since the St Croix ignitor has a collar that won't allow you to use a generic one...

 

[imacman]

I'm sure Krooser is correct about the ignitor, but just in case you want to look around, check out Grainger.

Also, is your stove a 2003 or earlier, or 2004 or later? EarthSense has the longer, newer version for $98

http://pellethead.com/categories/Stove-Parts/St.-Croix-Stove-Parts/Electrical-Parts/Igniters/

 

[krooser]

My wife's been looking for a newer, longer version too come to think about it....

 

[Snowmobileaddict]

Take it out and get a good look at it. It most likely will have a manufacturers name and part number. The igniter for my Bosca 500 lists for over $125 from the stove maker. Its less than $20 from dozens of online MRO merchants like Grainger or others.

here is mine, its just held in by 2 setscrews. 3/8" diameter 300watt. a lot of igniters are simply sized by diameter, wattage and length.

http://www.zorotools.com/g/00075657...kw={keyword}&gclid=CNjy1e7Y8LMCFYs7MgodhS8Auw

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

His has a special mount attached to it as a unit. Scott Williamson posted an alternative setup on here some time ago allowing a grainger unit to be used.

 

[bbfarm]

I think this is the thread you were thinking of Smokey:

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/need-a-cheap-source-for-a-backup-igniter.89032/#post-1158368

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

That's one bbfarm.

I remember that thread but I think there is another one as well. Finding it is another matter sometimes.

This question comes up often and frequently a standard cartridge can be found and adapted, grainger also caries the loop units IIRC.

They also can cross reference things for you

 

[Clay H]

I think this is the thread you were thinking of Smokey:

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/need-a-cheap-source-for-a-backup-igniter.89032/#post-1158368

Thanks for the link and all the help. I called and canceled the one I ordered and got a refund for my $140. I have a granger here local so I'll take my old one and go by there Sat.