Cleaning the nozzle???

Bruce M_2

As I recall at one time there was a company that "rebuilt" nozzles. Nozzles have a very precise metering and spray pattern and you cannot clean them. Most nozzles are not expensive. Some proprietary nozzles are pricey but if you take the nozzle out, replace it with a new one. Most importantly, is to use the correct nozzle for your application. Do not assume that the nozzle that is in place is the correct nozzle.

Seth_5

Possible to clean a nozzle?

I have a Beckett oil burner model AFG and its not firing right. I want to take the nozzle off and clean it. Is it possible? I know how to get to it as I watched my service man do it before. I know I have to be very careful when taking it out. The question I have is do I have to do anything special to the oil line running down to the nozzle. Will it have to be reprimed if I break into the line? Taking the line apart right before the nozzle is the only way to get to it. Thanks in advance.

Robert O'Brien

It can't be cleaned.A combustion analysis should be done at the same time

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Unknown

I agree with Robert,

nozzles are not a "big ticket item" costwise, but any servicing should be properly analyzed.

Dave

burnerman_2

service tech

i agree i know most home owners say but it only takes the tech a few minutes to change a nozzle but when i do a cleaning i test fire and mostly if a burner has a different sound can detect a small problem delayed ignition fuel pump whining motor bearings the other day i heard a wierd noise turns out a few bats wanted a new home just have your company to a complete tune-up and enjoy a safe warm winter royboy

Ken Field

Don't waste your time.

If after surgery, you saw the nurse drop a gauze pad on the floor and pick it up, look at it, and then place it on your fresh wound, would'nt you get a little queasy? That's the way us oil professionals feel when someone talks about taking a nozzle apart. What were you planing on cleaning it with? And what to wipe it with? Did you know that the lint from any fiber cloth or paper towel will foul that nozzle instantly? Next time you have one changed, take the old one apart and look at it with a magnifying glass. You will see why such a small particle can cause trouble. Even the sintered metal strainer on the back should never be touched with dirty hands. Like we ever have dirty hands:)

Ken

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