What is a good CO2 reading on a oil burner?
What is a good CO2 reading on a oil burner?
Oil-fired power burners*: O2 – (flame retention) 3-6 percent. CO2 – 10-12.5 percent.
What is the typical recommended oil burner nozzle pressure?
Nozzles are generally rated at 100 psi, and that is the pressure that most residential-style oil burners run at, but not all. It also has an 80-degree spray angle. That is the angle at which the spray comes out of the nozzle.
How do you prime a Wayne oil burner?
How to Prime an Oil Burning Furnace
- Turn off the power to the furnace.
- Check the furnace thermostat.
- Locate the bleeder valve on your fuel pump.
- Place a container beneath the bleeder valve to catch the fuel.
- Turn on the power to the furnace.
- Leave the bleeder valve open until a steady stream of fuel is established.
What is good oil burner efficiency?
Most new oil furnaces have AFUE ratings between 84 percent (the federally-required minimum) and 90 percent. But if your furnace is old and not well maintained, your AFUE could drop into the 60s or even 50s –a big reason why the decision to upgrade your older heating equipment often pays for itself pretty quickly.
Can I put a smaller nozzle in my oil burner?
You can substitute an oil burner nozzle SIZE that’s a bit larger or smaller – that’s the gallons-per-hour number, or for your two examples 0.75 gph is the same on both nozzles. If your original nozzle was 60 degrees and you go to an 80 degree you’re installing a nozzle with a wider, shorter flame pattern.
What is the difference between A and B oil burner nozzle?
Oil burner nozzle spray pattern type, hollow, solid, other – Type A vs Type B nozzles. Solid core spray pattern type B nozzles are more-often used in larger oil burners. Delavan notes that a type B spray pattern oil burner nozzle’s actual spray becomes more hollow in the core at higher firing rates at or above 8 gph.
How far apart should the burner electrodes be at the nozzle end?
The electrode position of 1/16” in front of the nozzle and the 5/32” gap between the electrode tips will remain unchanged.
How often should electrodes be replaced?
Electrodes should be changed as needed and every 24/36 hours.
How do you reset an oil burner after running out of fuel?
10 Steps to Bleed & Restart Your Furnace after Running Out of Heating Oil
- Step 1: Fill the Fuel Tank.
- Step 2: Hit the Reset Button.
- Step 3: Turn off the Furnace.
- Step 4: Collect Your Tools.
- Step 5: Find the Bleeder Valve.
- Step 6: Attach Nylon Tubing.
- Step 7: Turn on the Furnace and Unscrew the Valve.
- Step 8: Tighten the Valve.
Why does my furnace keep losing prime?
An oil furnace that loses prime simply means that fuel oil is not getting to the burner nozzle. This is commonly caused by a blockage in the fuel line or an air bubble. In many cases, there will likely be a partial ignition and then the furnace will automatically shut down.
What kind of oil burner does Wayne combustion use?
Wayne Combustion oil-fired burners are available from 0.50 GPH to 13.00 GPH. Additionally, all Wayne Combustion oil-fired burners feature a no-drip nozzle adapter for drip-free operation, adjustable flange or base mounting option, and interlocking multiple air-adjustment bands for positive air control.
What kind of warranty does Wayne combustion have?
Additionally, all Wayne Combustion oil-fired burners feature a no-drip nozzle adapter for drip-free operation, adjustable flange or base mounting option, and interlocking multiple air-adjustment bands for positive air control. All custom spec and stock oil burners are test fired prior to shipment and are backed by a 36-month warranty.
How can you tell if oil is coming out of the burner?
No oil flow comes out of the burner. You already checked that there is really oil in the tank, right? Check that the oil tank float gauge is not stuck. Bleed the fuel unit of any trapped air, then check the pressure (pressure out, vacuum in) on the oil lines.
Why is my Weil McLain gold oil burner not running?
Check for short on-cycling of the oil burner. This condition can lead to off on reset. We have an older weil mclain gold high efficiency heater. Recently, it has started to go on for fifteen to twenty seconds, stop and then restart for another fifteen to twenty seconds and so on.
