The Beckett RF Oil, Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Burner is expertly engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern equipment and the shift ...
Technical Bulletins
Review our Tech Bulletins to stay up to date on important updates to Beckett products and accessories.
Select category
Select the year
Select the month
Much has been written about the quality of fuel oil in recent years. Some feel that at times oil can cause service problems. So, let’s consider some pertinent facts about residential fuel oils, including a close look at specifications and properties that affect burner operation.
Fuel ...
Using supply line filters with oil burning equipment makes good sense. A major reason is the age of the oil tanks in the field. Over the years, sediment, or sludge, accumulates in the tanks. The sludge is produced from the molecules of water and heavy oil that form in suspension. As they get ...
The ignition transformer takes 120 volts AC and transforms it into 10,000 volts AC to ignite the oil droplets.
There are a number of ways to test the output voltage of the transformer. The most accurate is to use a voltmeter capable of measuring 10,000 volts. With 120 volts input to the ...
Direct – or through-the-wall – venting of oil fired heating equipment is becoming a major discussion topic in the oil heat industry. This month we will look at direct venting and its benefits and drawbacks.Direct venting systems eliminate the need for a chimney. An induced draft fan typically ...
This bulletin will discuss the low firing rate baffle: what it is, what it does, and when it is needed. The Beckett low firing rate baffle is a small metal plate. It is about 3-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ in size, and has a length-wise bend in the middle. (Figure 1.)
The baffle is installed over the back ...
Heating appliance soot-up can be prevented if you know the causes. In this era of increased appliance efficiency, the service industry must stay abreast of new advances and the new requirements that must be met.
Appliances are more compact and streamlined. The emphasis is on AFUE ratings and ...
Condensing-type furnaces, particularly those fired with gas, are becoming accepted in the heating equipment marketplace. Fifteen percent of the gas fired furnaces installed today are condensing-type furnaces. With the U.S. Department of Energy standards set to take effect in 1992, minimum ...
Not all nozzles are exactly alike. There are variations from one manufacturer to another. Conversion charts are good guides, but they do not always take into account the variances.
The problem is that standards do not exist to accurately define hollow and solid. Many methods have been ...
In the oil heating industry, “draft” describes the vacuum, or suction, which exists inside most heating systems. The amount of vacuum is called draft intensity. Draft volume specifies the cubic feet of gas that a chimney can handle in a given time. Draft intensity is measured in “inches of ...
In this bulletin we will address the following questions:
What is a combustion head?
What is a non-flame retention head and how does it work?
What is a flame retention head and how does it work?
What are the different types of flame retention heads?
Which head should be used and on which ...
With the introduction of new and improved combustion test instruments, many technicians are asking what the real difference is between measuring oxygen and measuring carbon dioxide. Is one method better than the other? Is the end result the same?
To answer these questions, we will present a ...
We get inquiries concerning upgrading old stoker units where the burner can be fired through the upper fire door or lower ash pit door. In this bulletin we will discuss some guidelines that will enable you to make successful retrofit applications in these older units.
Our experience has shown ...
No results found.