Generic spark module replacement for Ramblewood cooktop?

[trent5995]

Hi All-

 

I've got a Ramblewood single gas cooktop with an ignition problem. (Sorry, I don't have the model number.)

There was no spark and a very weak pulse at the igniter. There was a very faint clicking sound. While I was fumbling around trying to diagnose the problem, I stupidly touched the igniter to the ground while sending a pulse. A noise and a small whisp of smoke rose out of the ignition coil/spark module.

Whatever the original problem was, I'm pretty sure now I have a bad spark module. The problem is I can't find a replacement ANYWHERE.

It's an ELE Devices JDEC A2110. Maybe made once upon a time in China.

So my question is, can I use a spark module from another maker?

As long as it produces enough spark to jump across to the burner, and doesn't blow up, is there a way to find a Bosch or Whirlpool, etc., that will do the job? I don't care if I have to fabricate my own bracket.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Trent

[AccApp]

Yes, I'm sure pretty much any non-spark sensing module would work in your application. 

[AccApp]

How many spark points does it have?

[trent5995]

Thanks for the reply.

There's just one spark point (assuming that's where the spark jumps from the igniter to the actual burner).

I'm looking at "spark module kits" on appliance parts pros. They're listed as "2+0" or "4+0" or "6+0". Is that the number of burners they serve? Mine has a single burner. 

Is it worth buying a $130 module over a $30 one. I'd like this to last 5-10 years.

 

Thanks very much.

 

Trent

[AccApp]

If you can't find a single outlet spark module without flame sensing ( the ones on wolf dual fuel are single outlet but are flame sensing) then you can use a 2+0 and just run a wire from the unused outlet to ground, I've seen this done on 6-burner Viking ranges with 2, 4+0 modules. One serves four burners, the other does two and the unused ones are just shunted to ground. $30 will buy you plenty of butane BBQ lighters and you can use them around the house for lighting candles, etc.

[trent5995]

Thank you!