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    Beckett to replace Riello?

    Northerners123
    Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
    in Oil Heating
    The existing Riello uses a .55 gph nozzle. Does this mean a Beckett would also use that same rating? I have the oil company coming to give me a price and was interested in which Beckett model would be used in a Buderus Logano G115

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    • DJD775
      DJD775 Member Posts: 256
      edited January 2024
      The nozzle can and most likely will be different based on the burner chosen but the oil company tech should know the proper setup.
    • Northerners123
      Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
      I read there are AFG and NX Beckett. What’s the difference and how do these perform with a Buderus? 
    • Steamhead
      Steamhead Member Posts: 17,718
      @Northerners123 , which G115 is this? What is the number that comes after the 115?
      All Steamed Up, Inc.
      Towson, MD, USA
      Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
      Oil & Gas Burner Service
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    • Northerners123
      Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
      It’s a 115ws-3
    • HVACNUT
      HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,697
      Why exactly is the Riello being downgraded IMO to a Beckett?
      It doesn't so much matter whats stamped on the nozzle, but the actual firing rate based on nozzle size and pump pressure. 
      The F3 Riello is a .55 nozzle @ 185 psi for a .75 GPH input.
      The Beckett AGF and NX both show 150 psi using a .50 or .60 GPH nozzle for .61 or .74 GPH firing rates, respectively. 
    • Steamhead
      Steamhead Member Posts: 17,718
      What is the problem they are trying to solve? I personally find Becketts easier to work on than Riellos, but either can perform well. I would not advocate changing burners just because the existing one isn't my favorite brand.
      All Steamed Up, Inc.
      Towson, MD, USA
      Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
      Oil & Gas Burner Service
      Consulting
    • Northerners123
      Northerners123 Member Posts: 8
      They aren’t it’s my own preference to have a burner that any tech can service without me having to second guess if they serviced it correctly. With this riello making noise , if it decides to quit in the middle of the night id prefer to be sure that they will be able to fix it with parts on the truck.
      mrblint
    • Jamie Hall
      Jamie Hall Member Posts: 25,890
      Northerners123 said:

      They aren’t it’s my own preference to have a burner that any tech can service without me having to second guess if they serviced it correctly. With this riello making noise , if it decides to quit in the middle of the night id prefer to be sure that they will be able to fix it with parts on the truck.

      A valid concern -- and one reason why we often say that the installer is more important than the brand on the box.
      Br. Jamie, osb
      Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
      MikeAmannMaxMercymrblint
    • HVACNUT
      HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,697
      It's 2024. If a residential oil tech doesn't have Riello 40 parts on the truck, they shouldn't have a truck. 

      And if they can't handle Riello, they sure won't be able to handle an NX.

      Grallertfueloilrich631

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