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Best way to check a crack in heat exchanger
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Guy_6
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The old timers used some oil of peppermint or wintergreen. Block the flue, put a few drops in the combustion chamber, and run the blower. If the minty freshness makes it upstairs the chances of a breach are good.
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cracked exchanger
What is the best way to check a crack heat exchanger before a complete teardown?0 -
Oil Tech, There are a few ways but check this out.
Checking for Cracked Exchanger
Your friend in the industry,
Alan R. Mercurio
www.oiltechtalk.com
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Here's a link
to a post on Oil Tech Talk's gas heating forum that has plenty of information on checking for cracks.
HEAT EXCHANGER INSPECTION METHODS
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Found a leaking heat exchanger
On an older gas furnace: The heat exchanger was cool. Placed my hand on the flue gas ouuutlet while turning the blower on 'Manual". I definitely felt an air flow on the combustion side of the furnace.0
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