Ward Burner Systems

NOTE: The Target Pilot burner energizes the thermocouple and BASO™ valve, then ignites the main flame front. It is not intended as a preheat burner and can be adversely affected by windy conditions or excessive back-pressure. If any of these conditions are a concern, we strongly recommend the use of the optional Piggyback Venturi burner listed below.

The equipment listed below is optional. The prices below are the installed prices in addition to the burner base price listed above.

Optional Equipment

BASO™ Safety System. This safety system comes with thermocouple, gas supply line, fittings, pilot valve, and a pilot burner. Price includes attachment to your burner. Price of the installed safety system is dependent on the type of pilot you chose. The pilot pictured above is the Piggyback Pilot. A target pilot is pictured on the MB 300 on the Power Burner Page. The prices below are in addition to the price of the burners above. The MR750 & MR100 below may also be equiped with these pilots.

Piggyback Venturi Pilot. This small burner attaches to the head of all our Venturi and Power Burners. It is drilled and tapped to accept a "through the head" thermocouple. This burner is perfect for overnight warming or for windy locations. BTU output ranges between 2,000 & 6,000, depending on gas and pressure. Pictured installed on B-4 at the top of the page.

90° Angled Head. Allows the burner to be mounted for side, up, or down firing. This head will double the "B" measurement in the above chart.

Giberson Ceramic Burner Head. These patented ceramic burner heads are practically corrosion- proof. They are great for salt kilns and glass furnaces.

1/2" Needle Valves. For very precise control of the main burner. 1/2" size.        Price: $79.95

GACO Venturi Burners

The MR750 is an affordable and compact Venturi burner suitable for high fire kilns, furnaces, or Raku kilns It features flame retention within a one piece design. It is rated at 77,400 BTUs operating on propane @ 11" WC. Natural gas @ 7" WC produces 78,440 BTUs. The MR100 is slightly larger than the MR750. It produces 94,000 BTUs on propane and 90,675 BTUs with natural gas. Be aware that these BTU figures are based on set orifice sizes provided by the manufacturer. We calculate and drill our own orifices. Other sellers of these burners are usually not able to advise on or provide you with proper orifice sizes. If you are using high pressure propane(1 PSI or above), which is a popular choice in Raku kilns, you will need a nonstandard orifice.

NOTE: The above Btu values can be increased with increases in pressure, but the MR Series of burners may be subject to less efficiencies at pressures greater than 10 psi.

BASO Safety System. This safety system comes with thermocouple, gas supply line, compression fittings, pilot valve, and a pilot burner. Price includes attachment to your burner. Price of the installed safety system is dependent on the type of pilot you chose. The pilot pictured below is the target pilot. The piggyback pilot is pictured at the top of the page. Prices below are in addition to the price of the burners above.