UK trade guideBoiler Spares 5 min readUpdated 11 July 2026

How to Replace the Ignition Electrode on a Vokera Compact 29A (UK)

Step-by-step UK guide to replacing the spark / ionisation electrode on a Vokera Compact 29A. Part numbers, torques, commissioning.

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The part

Renew the ignition and flame-sense electrodes on Vokera Compact 29A when you get F27 / EA / L2 flame-detection faults after a clean burn.

Isolate safely

Both electrodes on Vokera Compact 29A use ceramic insulators — never re-use if chipped.

Fit and commission

Set the spark gap to 3.5–4.0 mm and the ionisation gap so the tip sits 4–5 mm above the burner surface.

Recommission checklist

Refill the Vokera Compact 29A to 1.2 bar cold. Bleed high-point radiators and the internal AAV.

Run a full flue-gas analysis after 15 minutes. Log the reading against the OEM commissioning envelope in the Benchmark book.

Frequently asked questions

Combined or separate?
Vokera Compact 29A runs a two-electrode kit — one spark, one sense. Fit both together to avoid a second call-back.
How do I test ionisation current?
In service mode read the µA value on Vokera Compact 29A. Below 4 µA at steady state means clean or replace.
Do I need to notify the manufacturer?
Only if the Vokera Compact 29A is in warranty — Vokera require log of any part swap for labour claims.
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