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Boiler with no draft regulator

efarrenovate
efarrenovate Member Posts: 2
edited December 2024 in Oil Heating

Hi I have a question,

While doing just normal servicing, I am coming across few boilers that has no draft regulator from whoever originally installed them. They seem to be there for a few years. Should I tell the customer it needs draft regulator or just serviced it and let it remain the way it is?

Allie

Comments

  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Member Posts: 2,492

    Check the installation instructions for the boiler. Some boilers like those from Energy Kinetics don't require a draft regulator but the majority of them do.

    jringelefarrenovate
  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Member Posts: 2,288

    @efarrenovate Do the tune-up service to the boiler and check the owner's manual. (Usually found in the rafters near the boiler) and see what it says there to verify your thoughts.

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,777

    Depends on the boiler. Natural draft gas boiler do not use barometric dampers they have a draft hood.

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 9,681

    I assume you are speaking of Oil Burner Tune-Ups. If you can not locate the IO Manual in the rafters, you may be able to locate them on the internet. Do you carry a tablet with internet access with you on service and maintenance calls? You should. You should always have access to the manual of any piece of equipment you work on.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    MikeAmannefarrenovateIntplm.
  • efarrenovate
    efarrenovate Member Posts: 2

    Thanks for all your information and input. I do appreciate it.

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