Oil Burner Electrodes

Here is an answer to an often asked question.  Oil Burner Electrodes can vary from furnace to furnace and are not always obvious with the furnace burner and serial number as burners are sometimes exchanged by service professionals from the original.   Therefore the electrodes might have been changed and need to be matched with…

Delavan Adaptrap

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…

Delavan Nozzle Line Filter

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

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…

Oil Nozzle – Care

Oil Nozzle Care and Tips Oil nozzles are designed to do an accurate job of atomizing and metering fuel oil in the spray pattern of your burner. Keep nozzles in their original containers. Handle the nozzle by the hex flats and avoid touching the strainer. Use clean tools. We recommend using a Delavan nozzle changer…

Adjusting Electrodes

How do I adjust my electrodes? Adjusting electrodes in your oil burner is something normally done by a professional, however it is not rocket science.  If the homeowner is capable of doing most home repairs, he/she can adjust electrodes.  The standard cautionary  notes apply:  make sure you turn off the system, and be careful because you are…