{"product_id":"ideal-imax-plus-igniton-electrode-08210716-173023","title":"IDEAL IMAX PLUS IGNITON ELECTRODE 08210716 173023","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Imax Plus Ignition Electrode 08210716 173023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Ignition Electrode (Part Number: 173023, Reference: 08210716)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an ignition component designed for selected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Imax Plus commercial gas boilers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentified as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnition Electrode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this component forms part of the boiler's burner ignition system, providing the electrical spark required to ignite the gas-air mixture during the burner start-up sequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe electrode operates alongside the boiler's ignition controls, gas valve and burner assembly. When the ignition system is activated, a high-voltage electrical discharge creates a spark at the electrode tip, allowing the gas-air mixture to ignite under the appropriate operating conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts construction is designed to withstand the temperatures and operating conditions encountered within the burner ignition area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect operation is essential for maintaining reliable burner ignition, consistent boiler start-up and safe, controlled combustion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eℹ️ Product Condition Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis part may be available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefurbished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. Please select your desired option from the dropdown menu above. Refurbished ignition electrodes should be professionally inspected and tested to confirm their condition, correct operation and suitability for installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Insight \u0026amp; Common Failure Symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Imax Plus Ignition Electrode 173023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is responsible for generating the ignition spark required to establish burner combustion. It works with the boiler's ignition control system and associated high-voltage components to initiate the burner firing sequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrode deterioration, damaged ceramic insulation, incorrect electrode positioning, contamination or problems affecting the electrical connection may interfere with spark generation and reliable burner ignition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible symptoms that may indicate a faulty ignition electrode or associated ignition system problem include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoiler failing to ignite despite receiving an operating demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurner failing to establish a flame during the ignition sequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeated ignition attempts or unsuccessful burner start-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermittent ignition or delayed burner ignition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoiler entering an ignition-related safety lockout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeak, irregular or absent ignition spark identified during professional testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical arcing occurring outside the intended spark gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible cracks or deterioration affecting the electrode's ceramic insulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrosion, contamination or damage affecting the electrode tip or electrical connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese symptoms do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot necessarily confirm a faulty ignition electrode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as similar problems may result from the ignition transformer, high-voltage lead, gas supply, gas valve, burner controls, wiring or other associated ignition components. Correct professional diagnosis should be carried out before replacing the component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnition electrodes are essential components within gas-fired commercial heating appliances. Inspection, removal, installation and testing must only be carried out by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas Safe registered engineer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who is suitably qualified for the appliance and work being undertaken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways isolate the appliance's gas and electrical supplies before carrying out any work and follow the manufacturer's installation and servicing instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the correct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eignition electrode part number, appliance model, electrode positioning and spark gap requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are verified before installation. Incorrect electrode positioning or unsuitable components may affect ignition performance and burner safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnition systems can generate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-voltage electrical discharges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Never touch the electrode, ignition lead or associated electrical connections while the ignition system is energised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspect the electrode's ceramic insulation, electrical connection and mounting arrangement for damage or deterioration. Any required electrode positioning or adjustment must be completed according to the manufacturer's specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate ignition testing, burner operation checks, flame supervision verification and combustion safety checks must be completed before returning the boiler to service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ideal","offers":[{"title":"Genuine","offer_id":51603012059239,"sku":"N7628","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0923\/8887\/files\/edited-photo-2026-11-13T163813.609.jpg?v=1794587904","url":"https:\/\/nationalboilerspares.co.uk\/products\/ideal-imax-plus-igniton-electrode-08210716-173023","provider":"National Boiler Spares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}