Ignitor part# & source needed

[Merkur]

I have a Vermont Castings gas log (Natural Gas) fireplace that uses a Honeywell RV8310 gas valve. I need a new piezo ignitor and the only identifying writing on it is probably the manufacturer - 'NTK'. I know that the valve is obsolete and it works well once it is alight.

Are these ignitors available anywhere and what is the part number?

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[DAKSY]

What’s the model of your unit?

 

[Merkur]

Sorry Bob, I don't have the model# handy. I have the manual but it's at a cabin I own. I believe it was put in when the house was built in 1982 and works well but take ~10 pushes of the ignitor to light it.

Paul

 

[DAKSY]

Does it take that many clicks on the Piezo EVERY time you try to light the unit, or just the first time after a long period of non-usage?

 

[Fingerlakes Fireplace]

I have a used igniter like that i woul sell, or you could this part.https://www.fire-parts.com/products/fire-pit-igniter

 

[Merkur]

Does it take that many clicks on the Piezo EVERY time you try to light the unit, or just the first time after a long period of non-usage?

No it takes a lot of clicks to make a spark. Even with the gas off I can see that not every click makes a spark.

 

[DAKSY]

You may have a compromise in the sheathing on the igniter wire. That will allow the spark to go to ground before it reaches the pilot hood.

 

[Merkur]

You may have a compromise in the sheathing on the igniter wire. That will allow the spark to go to ground before it reaches the pilot hood.

Good point. I will check this.