if pressure drops when off, other than nozzle drip, does it affect the pump? in other words, can it still be used? i ask because my pump slowly lose pressure when off but fires up as it should when it comes on. i also have not seen any negative side affects from drip, it runs clean. i might buy another pump just to have on hand, but i wont change it unless its needed.
@@scotttaylor3049 connect gauge in place of gun. also shouldnt pressure drop help eliminate nozzle drip? i can see it relieving pressure threw the nozzle but if its going back threw the pump i would think drip wouldnt be an issue. nozzle drip is not of concern anyway, i just want to know if pressure drop is a sign the pump is dying or will it be ok? as mentioned pressure comes right back as it should when turned on.
Years ago US burners did run at 100 psi. and everything was based on that. Around 20 years ago or so manufacturers started increasing the pressure to 120. This helped atomize the oil better especially cold fuel. This led to 140 and 150 psi. The finer the oil for combustion, (atomization) the better it ignites and cleaner it burns.
Thanks for the question. Technically yes but since you cannot compress oil one drop coming out will drop the pressure to zero. Since there’s nothing behind the oil to push it out like compressed air or gas it will not spray out at you.
This was a great demo and again very helpful, I'm currently troubleshooting an oil fired boiler. The flame seems like it's getting too much fuel, had an old pressure gage (inherited) so I checked and it was 150psi should've been 140psi. Set it and could see an immediate change. It rab fine for about 24hrs now the flame looks as it did before the adjustment. Any info will help.
+Mackjames The size I have is 5/16" OD x 10" clear tubing mfg. by Strainer Screen and Cylinder Co. Inc. OP-370 PLASTIC DRAIN HOSE FOR FUEL UNIT DRAINAGE 10” Long Page 3, top right in their catalog. It does not have a size listed, but mine are 5/16" OD. strainerscreen.com/docs/strainer_catalog_2007.pdf SSC is a distributor and you cannot purchase from them direct, you should be able to get it from your local heating supplier. At least now you know what to look for. Hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Len Fabich Good question. Here in the United States fuel oil is dyed red. There is a bacteria in the fuel left after processing that when it meets moisture overtime will grow. We call this sludge. When priming or flushing, the oil mixes with the sludge and will change the color to dark brown or black. When oil returns to its red color, you know you have flushed out all the available sludge from the fuel line and pump that you could possibly get out by using this method. That is why it is so important to replace the filter, strainer in the pump, and nozzle every year.
Made my own manifold gauges in about 15 minutes. good thing you got it for free. The price is ridiculous.💰💰💰💰💰👀
if pressure drops when off, other than nozzle drip, does it affect the pump? in other words, can it still be used? i ask because my pump slowly lose pressure when off but fires up as it should when it comes on. i also have not seen any negative side affects from drip, it runs clean. i might buy another pump just to have on hand, but i wont change it unless its needed.
How are you reading the pressure drop? Where are you connecting you gauge?
@@scotttaylor3049 connect gauge in place of gun. also shouldnt pressure drop help eliminate nozzle drip? i can see it relieving pressure threw the nozzle but if its going back threw the pump i would think drip wouldnt be an issue. nozzle drip is not of concern anyway, i just want to know if pressure drop is a sign the pump is dying or will it be ok? as mentioned pressure comes right back as it should when turned on.
I thought they were supposed to run at 100 psi?
Years ago US burners did run at 100 psi. and everything was based on that. Around 20 years ago or so manufacturers started increasing the pressure to 120. This helped atomize the oil better especially cold fuel.
This led to 140 and 150 psi.
The finer the oil for combustion, (atomization) the better it ignites and cleaner it burns.
good video! thank you !
will you throw that crescent wrench away and buy a cheap 3/8 -- 7/16--5/8- 3-4 wrench, just basic burner wrenches
lmao
Is there pressure when you take the oil burner gauge off your oil
Thanks for the question. Technically yes but since you cannot compress oil one drop coming out will drop the pressure to zero. Since there’s nothing behind the oil to push it out like compressed air or gas it will not spray out at you.
@@scotttaylor3049 thank you
This was a great demo and again very helpful, I'm currently troubleshooting an oil fired boiler. The flame seems like it's getting too much fuel, had an old pressure gage (inherited) so I checked and it was 150psi should've been 140psi. Set it and could see an immediate change. It rab fine for about 24hrs now the flame looks as it did before the adjustment. Any info will help.
No one seems to mention it but what size is the clear bleeder hose? Thanks
+Mackjames The size I have is 5/16" OD x 10" clear tubing mfg. by
Strainer Screen and Cylinder Co. Inc.
OP-370
PLASTIC DRAIN HOSE
FOR FUEL UNIT DRAINAGE
10” Long
Page 3, top right in their catalog.
It does not have a size listed, but mine are 5/16" OD.
strainerscreen.com/docs/strainer_catalog_2007.pdf
SSC is a distributor and you cannot purchase from them direct, you should be able to get it from your local heating supplier. At least now you know what to look for.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for asking.
+Scott Taylor (TayloredSteam) thank you kindly
Where can i purchase? Cant find online anywhere.
mitch denner Through you’re heating supplier who deals with Mitco Mfg.
I know this is old Mitch, but Sid Harvey's owns Mitco and thus carries their products
why is the fuel oil black?
Len Fabich Good question. Here in the United States fuel oil is dyed red. There is a bacteria in the fuel left after processing that when it meets moisture overtime will grow. We call this sludge. When priming or flushing, the oil mixes with the sludge and will change the color to dark brown or black. When oil returns to its red color, you know you have flushed out all the available sludge from the fuel line and pump that you could possibly get out by using this method. That is why it is so important to replace the filter, strainer in the pump, and nozzle every year.
Don't you mean glycerin filled gauges