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Beckett AFG oil burner puff of soot at startup

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  • captainco
    captainco Member Posts: 853
    140,000 btu DOE is output and is based on 80% of input so the input would be 175,000 max. 170,000 divided by 140,000 = 1.25 gal. The best way to get 1.25 gal is with a 1,00 gph nozzle and 140 to 150#. Every flame retention burner has a solid air pattern. Can't imagine why anyone uses any nozzle but a solid.
    Well for one reason is just because a nozzle says its solid or hollow doesn't necessarily mean it is.

    When it comes to following manufacturers spec or following actual testing in the field, I am pretty sure testing wins every time.
  • STEVEusaPA
    STEVEusaPA Member Posts: 6,505
    Jay4334 said:

    @STEVEusaPA a few people have mentioned you for this area, where are you located?

    Open up your window and yell (or send a PM)...I'm in Broomall

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  • captainco
    captainco Member Posts: 853
    Go for it Steve. I will be back in that area in March.
  • STEVEusaPA
    STEVEusaPA Member Posts: 6,505
    captainco said:

    Go for it Steve. I will be back in that area in March.

    I'll most likely see you at your class in Philly. Negotiating vacation with my wife!

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