What size is my oil burner nozzle?
How to Calculate the Oil Burner Nozzle Flow Rate in GPH
- Nozzle GPH = BTU OUTPUT / (Heater % Efficiency) x 140,000.
- Oil Burner Nozzle GPH = Total Sq.Ft. Hot Water x 165 / (Heater % Efficiency) x 140,000.
- Oil Burner Nozzle GPH = Total Sq.Ft. Steam x 240 / (Heater % Efficiency) x 140,000.
Can you clean an oil burner nozzle?
Remove the nozzle from the fuel and wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Unscrew the filter at the end of the nozzle and take out the brass screw pin.
How do I write to the owner of a Beckett burner?
To the Owner: Thank you for purchasing a Beckett burnerfor use with your heating appliance. Please pay attention to the Safety Warnings contained within this instruction manual. Keep this manual for your records and provide it to your qualified service agency for use in professionally setting up and maintaining your oil burner.
How do I know which nozzle is the best for me?
The only sure way to know which nozzle provides the best performance is to put them in and run the combustion tests. That is the way the correct nozzle is determined in the laboratory. Here are some other factors. The burner combustion system is a factor as is the chamber size and shape.
How do I choose the right nozzle for my retrofit application?
If the nozzle selected for a retrofit application results in a smoky fire, you can sometimes determine the best nozzle to use by observing the flame. To do this, slowly cover the air band slots with your fingers while the burner is firing.
How do I install the nozzle on my ez-1/2/3 burner?
Install and tighten the nozzle shown in Table 1, page 4, for retrofit applications. Install the nozzle given in the appliance manual when application information for the EZ-1/2/3 oil burner is given. 3. Hold the nozzle adapter securely when removing or replacing the nozzle (Figure 8).