You just had city water installed, and now your hot water tank is leaking out of the relief valve! The following information will provide steps to help you solve the problem. The first rule to remember is that as water is heated, it will expand. Before getting city water you likely had a pump and cold water…
If I run out of water, can it damage my pump? Submersible pumps are more susceptible to damage than jet pumps. Pumps are cooled and lubricated by the water flowing through them. The impellers of a submersible pump will quickly begin to melt and fuse together when the water level drops below the intake…
I am losing water pressure, how do I find the cause? If you are connected to a municipal water company, call them. If you have your own water source, read on. If you notice the pump is coming on or the pressure reading on the gauge is dropping when no one is using water,…
How do I set the air pressure in my pressure tank? The air pressure in the tank should be set according to the low cut-in point of the pressure switch. Before setting the pressure, it is important to know what the low pressure cut-in is. There are two ways to determine this. The first is to find the pressure rating…
Can I Change the Size or Type of My Oil Nozzle? In general, the oil nozzle recommended by the heater manufacturer should be used. This can usually be found on a tag on the heater. The nozzle is rated by GPH (gallons per hour of fuel use), spray angle and spray pattern. For example, a…
Delavan Adaptrap When oil continues to drip or ooze after the burner shuts off, try replacing the standard nozzle adapter with a Delavan Adaptrap. The Adaptrap also helps eliminate erratic spray and flame flutter on burner shut-off due to air in the oil line. Any time you experience air in the oil line it is…
Can I Use PVC Pipe for Air Lines? PVC pipe should never be used for pressurized air lines. Never. You might know someone who has PVC air lines in their garage or workshop but it is an accident waiting to happen. Bump it with a tool or object and it can shatter we tremendous…
Delavan Nozzle Line Filter When contaminated oil nozzles are about to drive you over the edge, try adding an inexpensive line filter to your system. The Delavan nozzle line filter provides four times the straining area and removes particles one-half the size as a standard nozzle strainer. The 1/8″ filter is easily installed in the…
Noisy Oil Pump Operation One cause for a noisy pump is a misaligned oil burner coupling. Try loosening the mounting screws slightly and shift the pump position until the noise is eliminated. Retighten screws. Air in the inlet line can also cause noise. Check all fittings and connections for leaks. Tighten or replace any leaky…
Suntec Oil Pump Strainers Checking the strainer in your fuel pump should be part of the routine annual maintenance of your oil furnace or boiler. It should also be checked if you are not getting a good oil flow at the nozzle or you have pulsating pressure. To check the strainer, remove the four screws…
