![]() ![]() Be careful to operate the piezo within it's intended environment. Checking the capacitance is always a good way to first understand if it is broken, a damaged piezo will show a reduced capacitance to what it had had initially. Piezoelectric devices are much longer lasting than devices that depend on flint. This creates the necessary amount of voltage to generate a spark. This is the typical process used in such lighters. ![]() Piezos can be damaged from being overstrained, too high a voltage or current, and high temperatures. When the button on a Piezo electric ignitor is pressed, a spring loaded hammer strikes quartz in order to create a spark. If you are reading a capacitance than no output may be a sign of a broken or damaged. This is most reliably done if you check the capacitance. ![]() Like above, it may be due to not being properly connected to the piezo. There is no motion from the piezo when driving it. If that doesn’t work, you can try using a can of compressed air to clean it out. If it’s dirty, you can try cleaning it with a cotton swab or a toothpick. First, check to see if the igniter is clean. This is most reliably done if you check the capacitance. If your piezo lighter igniter isn’t working, there are a few things you can do to try to repair it. The piezo is most likely not properly connected. Ensure that the two copper pads on the piezo product are properly connected. If you experience an issue that is not covered here or if the suggested actions do not resolve the problem, please contact us to receive assistance, we're here to help! The following section provides links to user guides on various troubleshooting related topics, which is then followed by another list of common questions and issues.Ĭommon Questions There is no power output or electric output from the piezo when it is being strained. Replace the ignitor to correct the problem.Some common problems that require simple fixes are presented below for troubleshooting. When electronic ignitors with a good power supply and a clean spark gap still fail to spark, electronic components could be at fault. If a voltmeter shows power at the input to the ignitor module, the battery box and connections work properly. Gnawing rodents sometimes sever ignitor wires. Look for loose or corroded connections and for broken or chewed wires. If new batteries don't fix the problem, check the wiring that connects the battery box to the ignitor. If clean and correctly aligned electronic ignitors fail to produce sparks, check the batteries first. If a clean piezoelectric starter creates no spark, replace the ignitor module. If a spark appears, follow ordinary lighting procedures to start the grill. Pushing the ignitor button once should cause a spark. And then there's the other number one (1) problem with torch lighters it is the quality of butane being burned. A cheap fix is to use an igniter from a utility lighter. I can buy a new lighter or fix it by replacing the piezo ignition. ![]() Clean the gap with a soft brush, and allow the ignitor to dry completely before testing again. Lots of times the piezo igniter is defective It will no longer 'click' and or will not spark. Debris in the spark gap could short out the electrode. With the ignitor in proper position, pressing the button should create a visible spark. The sparking tip of the ignitor must align with the opening of the lighting tube or fuel may not reach the spark gap. Clean the gap with a soft brush, and allow the ignitor to dry completely before testing again. Spiders, wasps or other insects sometimes build nests that block the tubes. Fuel could fail to reach the ignitor because of debris in the lighting tubes. If the grill lights with a match, the problem lies in the ignitor. Most grills include a metal match holder and a lighting port. If the grill fails to light when operated properly, check the burners by lighting manually with a match. Make sure the tank has fuel and the main valve is open. The owner's manual gives procedures specific to the model of grill, but troubleshooting steps vary only slightly by model. Dead batteries or corroded contacts prevent normal operation. Electronic ignitors depend on batteries for power. Piezoelectric ignitors need no batteries, but the generating crystal could break. Electronic ignitors activate an oscillator circuit, charging a capacitor until voltage climbs high enough to jump across the spark gap. Piezoelectric ignitors mechanically compress a piezoelectric crystal that generates a voltage when under pressure. The spark sets the gas alight, and the flame travels back to the burner through the tube. When the grill operator opens the valve to a burner, gas enters a metal tube leading to the ignitor's spark gap. ![]()
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