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02-07-14, 03:06 PM
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Posted By seabee570

air flow

before going to the individual rooms you need to check at the furnace. you need to check the nameplate data and then check the temperature rise at the furnace. if it syas 40-70 degree temp rise,you...
12-24-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,091
Posted By seabee570

seems you have the answer already...so why...

seems you have the answer already...so why ask....you are never supposed to insulate the pipe outside.
if it was installed according to manufactuer...you wouldn't have this problem....
it has to be...
12-24-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,091
Posted By seabee570

you need to check the furnace manufacturers...

you need to check the furnace manufacturers recomendations on how the piping should be run,especially the exhaust. there are a maximum number of ells or 45's allowed. the pipiing should slope back...
12-24-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,254
Posted By seabee570

Hi,the benefit of it running all the time is that...

Hi,the benefit of it running all the time is that it sends a continuos spark to keep the flame/oil ignited. I always changed from the old style transformrs to the newer style electronic style,aas...
12-24-13, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,526
Posted By seabee570

Hi. I would not rule out the control board.it...

Hi. I would not rule out the control board.it seems like the board is giving the right signals.turn power compleetely off at switch or breaker. when it attempts to light,how long does the inducer fan...
04-11-12, 12:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,565
Posted By seabee570

new furnace

I think that the key here is that the old furnace was taken out,and a new one installed by somebody in a hurry who did not size it properly.
all new 80 percent and 90 percent furnaces have a...
01-26-12, 04:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,675
Posted By seabee570

something does not make sense. is this natural...

something does not make sense. is this natural gas? or propane? is the furnace ste up to operate on natural gas or propane? if you have 10.5- 11in wc ,that suggests propane. if so,whaich regulator...
01-26-12, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,465
Posted By seabee570

runnig

it could be a limit switch,but if it lights again,it is probably not the limit.you could check them on the wiring diagram,and try and locate them. some have a small button ion the center you push to...
01-26-12, 04:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,465
Posted By seabee570

running

depending on the age of the furnace,the fan/limit control could be bad.or the main board that controls the fan. you have to look at the wiring diagram on the inside ppanel to see what controls the...
Replies: 5
Views: 2,909
Posted By seabee570

yes you need to set the differential setting to...

yes you need to set the differential setting to maybe 10 degrees. that way it will allow a 10 degree drop befor it cycles agian. 5 degrees differential is not much. next question,how uis the space...
12-30-11, 04:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,785
Posted By seabee570

I think that grady is right....it is a draft...

I think that grady is right....it is a draft problem...you dont have enough draft to pull the furnace pressure switch closed. the power venter cannot develop enohg draft thru the furnace. you need a...
12-28-11, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,095
Posted By seabee570

check the amperage on the inducer motor....

check the amperage on the inducer motor. sometimes if the inducer is just a little weak,it causes big problems. it may be the inducer is not turning full speed,just because it its getting the right...
12-28-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,785
Posted By seabee570

it is really hard to figure out what is going on...

it is really hard to figure out what is going on with your furnace..what is happensing/ does the power vent saty on after the burner light? does the powwer vent start and the burner does not start?...
Replies: 13
Views: 7,401
Posted By seabee570

in my opinion it would be better not to do...

in my opinion it would be better not to do series installation. The increased pipe size would not hurt either.
Runtal baseboard may be used with fin-tube, but the fin-tube will perform better if...
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Views: 3,619
Posted By seabee570

I recently inherited builings with lots of weil...

I recently inherited builings with lots of weil mclain boilers and I could not be happier. they are 20-30 years old and I have not had a single problem. Burnham has had some problems in the recent...
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Views: 3,177
Posted By seabee570

no familiar with this heater but the first thing...

no familiar with this heater but the first thing is that you need to check the gas pressure with a manometer. most people do not have one. it is possible that the pilot is dirty,the assembkly needs...
12-26-11, 04:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,393
Posted By seabee570

furnace

your furnace is going into lockout. you have to look for the circuit board with small lights on it. it should flash a series of times ,then klook on the inner door cover to see what code you are...
12-25-11, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,190
Posted By seabee570

check the flame sensor. I am not a carrier guy. a...

check the flame sensor. I am not a carrier guy. a small rod that the flame hits. you could try cleaning it with fine emery cloth. when you say flame extingushes,do you mean pilot flame or the main...
12-25-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,401
Posted By seabee570

goodman problem

if you have some way tomeasure temperature at the limit switch,such as a fluke with a thermocouple you could get an idea of what the actuasltemeprature is....goodmans are known for cracked/defective...
03-29-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,530
Posted By seabee570

spark or not to spark..........................

ur kidding right?...i have never seen a furnace that was a spark to pilot system converted to a thermocouple/standing pilot. I have seen systems that had a thermocouple,and standing pilot converted...
03-23-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,152
Posted By seabee570

run run run...............

one of the high limits is probably tripped..look on wiring diagram for limit switches.should be at least one,but could be 2 or 3......it aint gonna fire till it is reset....:madhell:
03-21-11, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
Posted By seabee570

oil and chimney

all things you have done so far are good...I would ad....if you continue to have problems,you could downfire to a slightly smaller nozzle.....another thing that I like is the electronic transformers...
Replies: 25
Views: 36,751
Posted By seabee570

boom boom

dear mike,
if jet a was cheaper....eveyrbody would be doin it........jet has has a lower flash point,by about 50 degrees than kero ,which means if you use it in some kind of heater designed for kero...
03-06-11, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,266
Posted By seabee570

parts parts..........not that part

as previously stated,gas valves are not made to be repaired for a reason.....
IF YOU REPLACE THAT PART AND YOUR HOUSE CATCHES FIRE OR EXPLOSION OCCOURS THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY...
02-15-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,188
Posted By seabee570

frozen attic

there is another post about the guy having problems with the condensate freezing,with his furnace in the attic. if you live in a northern climate,unless the house is super insulated,including the...
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