Rheem - maximum ignition attempt lockout

[Oilers]

Hi,
I am getting a lockout due to “maximum number of ignition attempts”. When I power the unit off and on it seems to work fine but eventually later in the day the lockout occurs. One time I did watch it try to ignite and the igniter turned bright red but no ignition and then lockout code... I cleaned the flame sensor rod with steel wool and continue to get the error code. What would be my next step? Thank you

 

[SJB060685]

I don't the unit. Is it a pot burner? I imagine based on what you've said its a fuel supply issue.

 

[SimonG]

Edmonton? Canada?

Best bet a licensed gas engineer.

 

[Oilers]

I don’t know. If it was fuel supply why is it igniting occasionally. Can this be needing a replacement of an igniter assembly? I am. Or calling g a gas technician as all they would do is replace the gas control which is simple to do but before I do that want to know what else I can trouble shoot.

 

[SJB060685]

Sorry. I initially thought you had an oil appliance based on your name and you mentioned a glow plug. As Simon said best to get a gas engineer out.

 

[oz-plumber]

I doubt it is fuel supply.
You mention changing something - change that