Electrode settings Carlin 100CRD oil burner

MikeAmann

Not too long ago, Beckett revised their electrode settings to standardize them for all oil burners using an F series head. I will be replacing the electrodes in my Carlin burner soon and was wondering if Carlin had done anything like Beckett, and what the new recommended settings might be.

EBEBRATT-Ed

I can't remember. Maybe 3/8" up from nozzle center. tips flush with nozzle and 1/8" gap.

test my memory if you find the manual.

Bottom line is if it lights good and the electrodes don't carbon up that is the right setting LOL

STEVEusaPA

I just use the plastic tool. But it’s easy enough to look up in the manual.

MikeAmann

Ed, I do have the manual, and never had an electrode/ignition problem.

Steve, I have the plastic tool for the Beckett. Is there one for the Carlin?
I will look it up now.

Edit: Carlin 76893 Electrode Setting Gauge

EBEBRATT-Ed

I had a pretty good guess. i was off 1/8" on the height above the nozzle.

Becketts used to be 1/8 gap, 7/16 above and flush to 1/16 ahead for the old AFs, but then they made some changes

STEVEusaPA

Yes there are 2, yellow and red.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/310vwNSR0EL.jpg

For EZ1,2,3

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Z-Diub5GL.jpg

Electrode Setting Gauge (RED) for 99FRD,100CRD, 102CRD

They even make one for Riello, not that you really ever need one

MikeAmann

I installed the new electrodes. They are not sharpened to a point.
They are actually Westwood brand. They are working great, but I
do have a pair of Beckett electrodes that look to be the same but are sharpened to a point.
Has anyone ever substituted electrodes? Any difference?

EBEBRATT-Ed

The Westwood ones should be fine. That's what most supply houses have. They probably buy Westwood's cheaper and charge us Beckett/carlin prices LOL prices.