Carlin Combustion Technology 98433as Ignitor Electrode Flame Rod 10 Inches Ez Gas 8 Inches 201 Gas Replaces 50873AS

Product Description

The Carlin Combustion Technology 98433AS is a dual-purpose ignitor electrode and flame rod designed to work with EZ Gas burners at 10 inches and 201 Gas burners at 8 inches. This component serves a critical role in gas-fired combustion systems, delivering the high-voltage spark needed to ignite the fuel-air mixture and then monitoring the presence of a stable flame once ignition occurs. HVAC technicians and burner service professionals rely on parts like this to keep residential and light commercial heating systems running safely and efficiently. The 98433AS directly replaces the older 50873AS part number, making it a reliable drop-in solution for field service work and planned maintenance. Ignitor electrodes generate the initial spark that lights the burner, while the flame rod portion acts as a flame-sensing element. The flame rod passes a small electrical current through the burner flame, completing a circuit that confirms combustion is active. If the flame rod does not detect a flame signal, the burner control will shut down the gas valve as a safety measure, preventing unburned fuel from accumulating. Over time, electrodes and flame rods can become cracked, fouled with carbon deposits, or worn down from repeated ignition cycles, causing ignition failures, nuisance lockouts, or weak flame signals. Replacing a degraded ignitor electrode and flame rod assembly with a correct OEM-specified part like the Carlin 98433AS restores reliable ignition and proper flame detection. This part is compatible with Carlin EZ Gas burner series at a 10 inch electrode length and the Carlin 201 Gas burner series at an 8 inch electrode length, giving technicians a single stocked part that covers two common burner platforms. Keeping this component on a service van or in a parts inventory reduces callback rates and speeds up first-visit resolutions on gas burner no-heat calls.

• Dual-length design: 10 inches for EZ Gas burners and 8 inches for 201 Gas burners
• Combines ignitor electrode and flame rod functions in one assembly
• Direct replacement for Carlin part number 50873AS

Product Highlights

The Carlin Combustion Technology 98433AS ignitor electrode and flame rod is a direct drop-in replacement for the 50873AS, covering two Carlin gas burner platforms with one part and restoring dependable spark ignition and flame sensing performance.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: CARLIN COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 98433AS

Technical Specifications

• Compatible Burner Series (10 inches): Carlin EZ Gas
• Compatible Burner Series (8 inches): Carlin 201 Gas
• Electrode Length (EZ Gas): 10 inches
• Electrode Length (201 Gas): 8 inches
• Replaces Part Number: 50873AS
• Component Type: Ignitor Electrode and Flame Rod Assembly