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short term overhead oil supply line

jozi
jozi Member Posts: 2
edited November 2018 in Oil Heating
Hello. I have an existing oil heat system with an interior tank where the 3/8 supply line is roughly a 30' run. The line runs at ground level ,partially exposed and partially under concrete. The basement will be having a perimeter floor drain system installed and the line will be in harms way during process. I am aware of some of the pitfalls of an overhead line, but was hoping to possibly run a line overhead for 2-3 days until the bulk of the work is done & then drop it back down to the floor. If run overhead it would be about a 7 foot rise. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Joe.

Comments

  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 5,804
    As long as all connections are tight it should be good.
    A vacuum power bleed will help.
    Running new oil line along the floor when finished?
    Coated oil line sleeved through 3/4 flexable conduit (seal tight).
    jozi
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,453
    Some love overhead oil lines, I am not one of them.

    That being said all connections need to be tight and it will work fine.

    It may be a little struggle getting it primed, after that it will be ok.

    I would make the job gravity feed when your floor is fixed
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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,620
    If you can keep it lower that would be better. If your system is residential the fuel unit is likely single stage / single pipe and that should not exceed 6” of vacuum the rise you are referring to would exceed that. It’s 1” of vacuum for every 1 foot of lift. And that does not even take in account for any filter and fittings, which would also be 1”
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    Alan R. Mercurio



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    jozi
  • jozi
    jozi Member Posts: 2
    Thanks Alan, I've decided this is probably a job for a professional. I am extremely confident in my mechanical ability, but have just enough knowledge to get myself in trouble.