Re: HVAC question and saga (long)


"Bob" <bobb25@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I wouldn't put a reservoir in a residential attic, especially if it only
> feeds one heater. They are meant for shops/factories, where they feed
> several heaters at the same time. Although they are usually safe, why take
> the chance of putting a tank in the attic? A two-stage fuel pump installed
> directly on the burner will most likely solve the problem.

I agree that a day tank is not needed. One other thing I WOULD do is put a
safety pan under the unit. At LEAST one under the burner.....

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>
> "Vince" <NoSPAM2THISHAM@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>
>> I am no expert; they will jump in, soon.
>>
>> First answer: Yes. A two stage (B-pump) in a lift feed piping system
>> is logically called for. A lift feed piping system, is one where the
>> oil tank reservoir is located at a level below the oil burner pak, as
>> opposed to a gravity feed.
>>
>> The info available at
>>
> http://www.suntecpumps.com/PDFs/Installation%20and%20Service%20Manual%20-%20Section%20III.pdf
>> will make good reading. However, 18 feet for a two stage is specified
>> as the maximum vertical rise. It would take some studying for sure.
>>
>> See also
>>
> http://www.suntecpumps.com/PDFs/Form%202100%20-%20Model%20A%20&%20B%20%20Installation.pdf
>> forTABLE B: TWO-PIPE MAXIMUM LINE LENGHT.
>> The 1/2 inch piping is called for your requirements of the oil burner
>> solution.
>>
>> The above two links are offered for your reading reference in case you
>> have not yet gone there.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>>
>> On 31 Dec 2005 06:34:07 -0800, asweread@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>
>> >First the question. I have an oil burner in the attic. Its relatively
>> >new, couple months old. It recently started to lose prime. It has about
>> >a 20 ft vertical lift and a horizontal draw of about 50 ft. The 5th
>> >HVAC person to work on the system (hence the saga) says they can fix it
>> >by replacing the 3/8" single line with two 1/2" lines and a two stage
>> >(B) pump. Is this reasonable?
>> >
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