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How much soot?

rich pickering
rich pickering Member Posts: 277
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You GOTTA test when you set it up. Every time. Not just when you get the last two radiators installed. Doesn't take long -- just do it!

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  • Billy_12
    Billy_12 Member Posts: 25
    How much soot?

    I opened up my boiler to change the nozzle (another thread) this weekend and was surprised to see some soot. This is the first season for my Megasteam. The question is should there be soot? If so, how much. There wasn't a lot. Just a light coating on the inside surface.
  • ed wallace
    ed wallace Member Posts: 1,613
    soot

    every oil burner produces soot as long as its a light colored soot its ok if its a black fluffy soot then its bad
  • Billy_12
    Billy_12 Member Posts: 25


    It is definitely black. Not enough buildup to tell if it's fluffy. I put a different nozzle on and re-adjusted the flame so I'll have to monitor the build-up. But now I know black and fluffy is bad.
    Thank you.
  • Edward A. (Ed) Carey_3
    Edward A. (Ed) Carey_3 Member Posts: 236
    How did you adjust it?

    Did you adjust it using combustion test instruments?

    Ed
  • Billy_12
    Billy_12 Member Posts: 25


    I wish. I have another thread going explaining my current situation but basically I'm waiting till I get 2 rads installed, and change the nozzle again before I get it tested.
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