Fuel oil burner nozzles are devices that spray fuel oil into the combustion chamber of a burner, where it mixes with air and ignites to…
Category: Oil Burner
Oil burner nozzles are small but essential parts of oil furnaces. They spray a fine mist of oil into the combustion chamber, where it is…
An intermittent ignition oil primary (IOP) is a device that controls the operation of an oil-fired burner in response to a call for heat. It…
Oil furnaces are heating systems that use oil as fuel to produce heat. They require a proper draft, or vacuum, in the flue to ensure…
Individuals involved in the installing and repairing of oil burners should be aware of a number of different indicators of malfunctions in the equipment, their…
The following instruments are recommended for combustion testing and adjustments: • Draft gauge • Smoke tester • Carbon dioxide tester • 200/1000°F stack thermometer •…
Oil burner manufacturers provide detailed starting and operating instructions for their burners in their user manuals. These instructions should be carefully followed when attempting to…
Under most circumstances, oil burners and oil-fired units should be installed in rooms that provide adequate clearance from the combustible material. The only exception to…
The cadmium detection cell is the most effective type of primary safety control used on oil burners. Malfunctions cause primary safety control to build up…
The air system for the average oil burner is generally composed of the air shutter draft tube, the turbulator, and the fan. The draft tube…