On 01/09/2010 21:31, Olin Lathrop wrote: >> The problem is that I can't find any spark proving systems that don't >> rely on a UV sensor. > How about a thermocouple in the flame? > my old boiler used a simple CdS LDR cell. Eventually it got sooty and had to to be wiped occasionally or the=20 system would shut down. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .