Rheem-Ruud RTG20212BE FL1 Flame Rod

The Rheem-Ruud RTG20212BE FL1 Flame Rod is a safety essential component which is used in Rheem-Ruud HVAC systems in gas water heater and furnaces. Being a flame rod it is a type of flame detector that is crucial in the safe operation since it is tasked with the role of identifying the flame within the burner assembly. This is a solid sensor that plays a vital role in the system safety and in its performance. The flame rod functions in the way that it detects the presence of the ionized particles in the flame. When there is a flame it conducts a electrical current and this is sensed by the control board of the system as a sign that ignition has occurred.