Ron jr I have a Reillo question

Dave Palmer_3

Ron, I'm looking at a install where I have to run the new oil line overhead(filter to ceiling 7'). On Carlins and Beckets we put a check after the filter and run a single line to the burner. Can I do the same with a Reillo or should I run the pump as a 2 pipe and just tee it back into the supply? thanks Dave

Todd_9

overhead lines

Never use a check valve on a oneline system. This effectivley creates a closed piping system and can cause a pump seal to blow. Personally I would use a tigerloop and get rid of the check valve.

J.C.A._3

Dave,

Personally, I ageree with Todd on this. The cheater loop will work, but the tiger loop is da bomb! Chris How's things?

Dave Palmer_3

Todd

don't you want a closed system? The tank is open to atmosphere,tank,filter,line are full.Flared fittings on it all,pump pulls check open and everyones happy,Dave

Dave Palmer_3

yo Chris

missed you at wetstock,things are good,I love tigerloops but not much need for them if not a long pull I've found,Dave

Todd_9

Dave

The problem is that once you close the system, there is no where for the fuel to expand to if the temperature increases. I think the reason it doesn't present more of a problem on an overhead line is that there is always some air trapped in it that will act as a cushion if there is expansion.

Dave Palmer_3

guess i'm lucky

never had a pump on a overhead line go Dave

Dave Palmer_3

different ?

have you guys used the new Beckett NX?

Unknown

Dave , if it were me

I would do exactly like JCA suggested , use a Tigerloop at the burner . More than likely the Riello would run fine with the one overhead line , but why take the chance ? I'd also leave the check out , I don't see a need for the extra restriction if the burner is running properly .

By the way , how far of a horizontal run is there ? The vertical pull up and fall down of the oil should cancel each other out in the eyes of vacuum , the only variable is the length of the run .

Dave Palmer_3

hey Ron,

about 15 horizontal,yea never had a problem before,just wondering cause we don't use many Reillos and I knew you guys did,thanks Dave

Weezbo

fuel oil overheats with a check valve use an osv instead

the first seal you lose or the first time you show up with the entire basement filled with smoke cha you wont think it such a wonderful deal....this reminds me of another thing i havent been able to find in many years,an oil auto vent.who makes them? does anyone even make them anymore?