5270001U Beckett A PowerLight 12VDC Ignitor with Cad Cell – OEM Replacement Part
Part Number: 5270001U
Category: Pressure Washer Parts → Burner Components → Ignitors & Flame Detection Systems
Type: Beckett A PowerLight 12VDC Ignitor with Cad Cell
The Beckett 5270001U A PowerLight 12VDC Ignitor with Cad Cell is an advanced electronic ignition system designed for 12-volt oil burner applications used in hot water pressure washers, mobile wash systems, road stripers, asphalt equipment, and other commercial burner applications. Combining a high-performance electronic ignitor with an included cad cell flame sensor, this unit delivers reliable ignition, improved durability, and simplified installation.
Key Features & Benefits
- Genuine Beckett PowerLight ignitor assembly
- Includes cad cell flame sensor (not pre-installed)
- Designed for 12VDC burner systems
- Powerful 20kV peak ignition output
- Universal replacement design
- Compatible with Beckett and many other burner brands
- Eliminates external heat sink design
- Improved resistance to overheating and arcing
- Fully potted waterproof electronic construction
- Enhanced thermal shock protection
- Simplified wiring with fewer connections
- Lightweight single-piece design
- Supports interrupted ignition conversion
- Helps increase ignitor service life
- Reduces maintenance and replacement frequency
Technical Specifications
Part Number: 5270001U
Manufacturer: Beckett
Series: PowerLight
Product Type: Electronic Ignitor with Cad Cell
Cad Cell Included: Yes (Not Installed)
OEM Replacement: Yes
Electrical Specifications
Input
Input Voltage: 10.8–16 VDC
Input Current: 1.8 Amps
Output
Output Voltage: 20kV Peak
Output Current: 25mA RMS
Environmental Ratings
Operating Temperature
-40°F to 150°F
Storage Temperature
-40°F to 150°F
Humidity
5% to 95% Relative Humidity
Compatible Applications
Commonly used in:
- Hot water pressure washer burners
- Mobile wash rigs
- Road striping equipment
- Crack sealing equipment
- Asphalt distributors
- Hot patch equipment
- Oil burner systems
- Commercial heating equipment
- Industrial burner applications
- Mobile maintenance equipment
Common Signs of Ignitor Failure
A replacement ignitor may be needed if you notice:
- Burner fails to ignite
- Delayed burner startup
- Weak ignition spark
- Frequent burner lockouts
- Ignition-related fault codes
- Intermittent burner operation
- Excessive arcing
- Damaged or deteriorated ignitor housing
Performance Advantages
- High-voltage ignition improves burner startup reliability
- Eliminates external heat sink failure points
- Fully sealed design protects electronics from moisture
- Improved resistance to vibration and thermal shock
- Supports longer ignitor service life
- Reduced wiring simplifies installation
- Universal fitment reduces replacement inventory needs
- Included cad cell provides flame monitoring capability
- Ideal for demanding commercial applications
Installation Instructions
- Disconnect power from the burner system.
- Allow burner components to cool completely.
- Remove the existing ignitor assembly.
- Inspect ignition wiring and burner components.
- Install the replacement PowerLight ignitor.
- Install the included cad cell if required by the burner system.
- Connect wiring according to manufacturer specifications.
- Verify proper voltage compatibility.
- Restore power and test burner startup and flame detection functions.
Note: The included cad cell is supplied separately and must be installed according to burner manufacturer requirements.
Maintenance Recommendations
- Inspect ignition components during routine burner service.
- Verify cad cell cleanliness and proper positioning.
- Check wiring connections regularly.
- Inspect electrodes for proper gap and condition.
- Keep burner compartments clean and dry.
- Replace damaged ignition or flame-sensing components promptly.
