For a solid steel flame rod, what type of meter do I need to test it? How is the meter hooked up? What setting should the meter be on? What should the reading be? Hope someone can help me

As much as I would love to say I have the answer to this,, I don't. As an hvac tech, this is really something I should know, but have never been taught how to do , and never really had the forsite to investigate(basically always wondered how to do it, but never asked), I truly hope hvac1000 or another pro will come along and help us both learn the correct way to check a flame senser, and what type meters will accomplish this, I believe I have the meter to check it, just not sure about the technicallitys. xcountry292, betting we will get some great answers soon.

See the Application note here: http://support.fluke.com/FInd-Sales/...21_eng_b_w.pdf

The Fluke 116 will read in DC microamps.

Meter datasheet: http://support.fluke.com/FInd-Sales/...16_ENG_B_W.PDF

Be sure the negative side of the meter is connected to
the wire and the positive side of the meter is to sensor
terminal.

4. Place the unit into a heating cycle.

5. As soon as flame is established a micro-amp reading
should be evident once proof of flame (micro-amp reading)
is established, the hot surface ignitor will be deenergized.

6. The Integrated Ignition controls will have 1 to 4 microamps.
If the micro-amp reading is less .8uA (micro-amp
DC). Check for high resistance wiring connections, sensor
to burner gap, dirty flame sensor, or poor grounding.

7. Clean flame sensor with steel wool or emery cloth before
replacing any components. DO NOT use sandpaper. I left this in some manufactures do not want sandpaper used but it works.

See note below.

NOTE: Contaminated fuel or combustion air can create a
nearly invisible coating on the flame sensor. This coating
works as an insulator causing a loss in the flame sense
signal. If this situation occurs the flame sensor must be

Cleaned with steel wool or emery cloth.

This is the way you test most flame sensors.