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02-05-19, 10:02 AM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

That actually sounds pretty close. I've normally...

That actually sounds pretty close. I've normally been able to go down to 5 or 6 inches of fuel before it stopped pulling ( there'st about 16 inches in now).how much vacuum is usually required to pull...
02-04-19, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

I wwasn' trying to pull from the return, I...

I wwasn' trying to pull from the return, I eventually had capped off the whole system because it wasn't drawing and tried to push air in the return while the supply was open ( disconnected and over a...
02-04-19, 06:13 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

It has never happened before to my knowledge but...

It has never happened before to my knowledge but it's an old system that has been in 45+ years. So if it is the line then what are my options for repair? I apologise for all the questions, I am no...
02-04-19, 05:59 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

I mean I'm pretty sure i have it narrowed to the...

I mean I'm pretty sure i have it narrowed to the supply already, I'm just trying to figure out why I can push air through the supply to the tank and hear bubbles but not be able to suck anything out....
02-04-19, 05:47 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

Yes, I installed the bypass plug in the return...

Yes, I installed the bypass plug in the return port. And I've been able to run at as low as around 5 inches left in the tank. Is it possible that part of the line in the tank has failed? I just can't...
02-04-19, 05:28 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

The tank is in ground so I'm not sure where it...

The tank is in ground so I'm not sure where it draws from but there's about 16 inches of fuel in the tank, I'm pretty sure it's a 500 gal tank.
02-04-19, 03:51 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

I do not have a vacuum gauge. I had a pressure...

I do not have a vacuum gauge. I had a pressure gauge connected to the return temporarily to make sure the tank was holding pressure but that's it.
02-04-19, 03:45 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

The tank is only holding pressure because I have...

The tank is only holding pressure because I have everything capped off right now so I could test for leaks. The tank was vented when i blew out the lines. I am currently using compressed air at low...
02-04-19, 03:40 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

I have inspected the whole length for leaks and...

I have inspected the whole length for leaks and there are no compression fittings and I can't hear any air coming out of the line when it's under pressure. Is there anything else that would cause air...
02-04-19, 03:11 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

It's rated to 140psi. Pump is new, electrodes,...

It's rated to 140psi. Pump is new, electrodes, ignitor, nozzle, and filters as well. Everything on that end is good. I have the main fuel line disconnected and have blown pressurised air back to the...
02-04-19, 02:58 PM
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Posted By Squidbillysean

Fuel oil furnace won't pull fuel through line.

I have a two line Beckett fuel oil furnace. It has been out for over a week after it had a minor puffback. I cleaned the whole system of soot, vacuumed everything out and inspected it all for damage,...
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