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Biofuel concerns

Michael Wagoner_2
Michael Wagoner_2 Member Posts: 6
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We're installing quite a few system 2000 boilers, and a few people have asked us to make it compatible for 100% homemade biofuel. is there something other than installing their biofuel flexible oil line that we need to do? do the copper lines need to be run in black, or is copper still ok? do the gaskets on the oil filters need to be different?

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  • Jim_139
    Jim_139 Member Posts: 61
    B100 w/EK

    At the present time the Suntec fuel pumps shipped on Beckett and Carlin burners are listed for only up to B5. The gaskets on the Smart Filter cartridges are listed for up to B20.

    During testing by others it was found that copper oil lines could be an issue. Likewise, steel nozzles, as opposed to brass, have been recommended.

    It should be mentioned to these homeowners that if there is a problem due to using B100 no burner manufacturer will take any responsibility since the burners are not listed for it.
  • Michael Wagoner_2
    Michael Wagoner_2 Member Posts: 6


    Thank you.

    So would all the firomatic valves, etc also have to be worked out to be steel in some way?
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