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Beckett to replace Riello?

Northerners123
Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
in Oil Heating
The existing Riello uses a .55 gph nozzle. Does this mean a Beckett would also use that same rating? I have the oil company coming to give me a price and was interested in which Beckett model would be used in a Buderus Logano G115

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  • DJD775
    DJD775 Member Posts: 255
    edited January 14
    The nozzle can and most likely will be different based on the burner chosen but the oil company tech should know the proper setup.
  • Northerners123
    Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
    I read there are AFG and NX Beckett. What’s the difference and how do these perform with a Buderus? 
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    @Northerners123 , which G115 is this? What is the number that comes after the 115?
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
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  • Northerners123
    Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
    It’s a 115ws-3
  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,338
    Why exactly is the Riello being downgraded IMO to a Beckett?
    It doesn't so much matter whats stamped on the nozzle, but the actual firing rate based on nozzle size and pump pressure. 
    The F3 Riello is a .55 nozzle @ 185 psi for a .75 GPH input.
    The Beckett AGF and NX both show 150 psi using a .50 or .60 GPH nozzle for .61 or .74 GPH firing rates, respectively. 
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    What is the problem they are trying to solve? I personally find Becketts easier to work on than Riellos, but either can perform well. I would not advocate changing burners just because the existing one isn't my favorite brand.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Northerners123
    Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
    They aren’t it’s my own preference to have a burner that any tech can service without me having to second guess if they serviced it correctly. With this riello making noise , if it decides to quit in the middle of the night id prefer to be sure that they will be able to fix it with parts on the truck.
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,876
    Northerners123 said:

    They aren’t it’s my own preference to have a burner that any tech can service without me having to second guess if they serviced it correctly. With this riello making noise , if it decides to quit in the middle of the night id prefer to be sure that they will be able to fix it with parts on the truck.

    A valid concern -- and one reason why we often say that the installer is more important than the brand on the box.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    MikeAmannMaxMercy
  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,338
    It's 2024. If a residential oil tech doesn't have Riello 40 parts on the truck, they shouldn't have a truck. 

    And if they can't handle Riello, they sure won't be able to handle an NX.

    Grallertfueloilrich631

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