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Lochinvar Boiler Rough Ignition, Bangs.

Kyle_HVAC
Kyle_HVAC Member Posts: 1
edited April 8 in Gas Heating

New unit ~1.5 years old, installed by others, been having rough ignition since it was installed. The prior company tried to solve the issue by replacing the venting. Needless to say I double checked that the intake and exhaust pipes are clear and with no sagging. It vents out the side of the house. Total run is about 35 feet which is well within the 100 foot maximum for 3 inch venting. Separate pipes - no concentric. Gas valve has been replaced: CO2, O2, and CO are all within range according to manual and tech support. New ignitor. Burners removed and cleaned. Exchanger clear. Condensate trap and drain clear. Static gas pressure starts at 7.3" wc and drops to somewhere around 6.5". Manifold draft pressure also good (can't remember what that was, but tech support said it was good). Circuit board and ignition cable replaced. Inspected venturi - good. If you look closely at the video, you can see the flame shoot through the condensate trap. Any help much appreciated.

Model: WHB199N

Comments

  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,717

    Any video of the combustion analyzer in high and low fire?

    Is there water in the trap?

    Ironman
  • GroundUp
    GroundUp Member Posts: 2,337

    9/10 times this is a fuel supply and/or improper combustion adjustment issue. What are the actual combustion readings at low fire, and again at high fire? What diameter gas line and how far from what model regulator? You mentioned that pressure drops to around 6.5", but did not say when. Is that 6.5" reading at ignition? Low fire? High fire?

    Ironman
  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,543

    I have seen this happen w/ the mesh burner having a sag, crack or separation on it.

    GroundUp
  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,647

    As Kcopp said….Sounds like the burner may have a broken gasket ,is loose or is damaged.