oil line sizing

Pete Dwyer_2

Does anyone have a chart for oil line sizing. Looking for GPH or BTU/hr for different sized oil lines.

Thanks.

-Pete

Pete Dwyer_2

Oil line sizing?

Does anyone have a chart for oil line sizing. Looking for GPH or BTU/hr for different sized oil lines.

Thanks.

-Pete

John@Reliable

Try to find Serviceman's Handbook this was free from Webster Heating makers of Webster pumps has alot of good stuff about fuel systems.In order to size line you need to know lift,line run,pump gph. Most small systems with 50' line in total will be ok w/ 3/8" line Good Luck!

John (jcg)

Oil Line Sizing

We have included a chart from Suntec for Two-Pipe systems.

Please remember that these numbers are for clean oil lines only the line legnths get shorter quickly as the lines get dirty.

jcg

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Alan R. Mercurio

Another source of information

Hi Pete, I would say all the advice you have been given is right on the mark. I would like to also mention something I have available.

Imagine how nice it would be, to be able to have a disc you could just slip into your computer and type in some information that would give you the results to the anticipated vacuum of a fuel unit based fuel line length, height and nozzle GPH Before exceeding the fuel units limitation? Or how much fuel line you could run before exceeding the fuel units limitation and what size it should be or if it should be a single line system or a Two line configuration!

Oh sure, you could look at the fuel unit manufactures book and do the math, God love them folks they have put a lot into them books for you and I.. But just think of how much time you could save the next time you’re laying out a job or you have a call back that is driving you crazy and you’re almost certain the fuel unit is being pushed beyond it’s limitations.

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Plus I threw in a few extra helpful formulas. Like the cost conversions from electric to oil (now you ca show your customer how much money you can really save them! Or a handy Fahrenheit to Celsius Converter.

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