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Residential Heating Solutions from Beckett®

For over 80 years Beckett products have been the number one choice of homeowners and contractors for their furnaces, boilers, and water heaters. As North America's foremost brand of burners, Beckett continues to provide industry leading design, reliability, and support. All backed by a comprehensive warranty program that ensures you will have years of trouble-free operation.

Commercial Heating/Steam Solutions from Beckett®

As North America's leading brand of burners, you can have peace of mind in using a Beckett burner on your next commercial project. With the environment in mind, we have the most comprehensive lineup of biofuel rated burners in the industry. Supported by a broad network of trained technicians, choosing a Beckett burner for your next commercial project ensures your building will have years of trouble-free operation while reducing your equipment’s impact on the environment. A return on investment for future generations.

Road Maintenance Solutions from Beckett®

When the sun is blazing and you're responsible for keeping Americas roads maintained, you'll want a burner that's as hard working as you are. Beckett's lineup of DC burners provides mobile heat for all types of road maintenance equipment. With their ease of service and parts availability from coast to coast, you can ensure the job gets done when the heat is on.

Heated Pressure Washing Solutions from Beckett®

For over 30 years Beckett has served the pressure washer market in providing rugged yet reliable burners and components for the pressure washer industry. Our compact DC powered burners provide off-grid dependable operation in the wettest of environments. All backed by a comprehensive warranty program that ensures you will have years of trouble-free operation. So, when the "pressure" is on to get a job done, you can rely on Beckett to keep you in "hot water".

Agriculture / Greenhouse Solutions from Beckett®

With a wide range of capacities, Beckett has served the needs of the agricultural industry for over 20 years. Our proven experience in the combustion field allows us to work with appliance engineers to ensure the strictest of parameters are met when drying organic products. Beckett's modular burner platform provides the most flexibility in applications while offering the most comprehensive lineup of biofuel rated burners in the industry. This ensures efficient reliable heat for future generations.

Construction Solutions from Beckett®

When freezing temperatures hit your job sites and you need dependable heat, consider Beckett for the job. From the Arctic circle to Antarctica, Beckett has proven to be the burner of choice in the harshest most remote environments. Our robust, user-friendly design provide quick maintenance and dependable operation to ensure your site stays warm.

Food Processing Solutions from Beckett®

Beckett burners and components are used in food processing applications all over the world. From bakery ovens, coffee roasters, dehydrators, and industrial process lines, Beckett robust, reliable products reduce line down time and ensure an uninterrupted output.

R.W. Beckett

From tank to flame, Beckett delivers the most technically advanced product line in the industry — burners, igniters, controls, and accessories designed to meet the performance requirements of the industry while meeting the demands of biofuels to reduce emissions and meet carbon reduction goals. Explore all that Beckett has to offer below by selecting a brand, product category, or simply filtering through the entire product offering.

Westwood by Beckett

With the acquisition of Westwood Products in 2021, Beckett added depth and diversity to its already impressive catalog. In addition to the Tigerloop suite of Oil Dearaetors which has been transitioned to our Beckett branded offering, our Westwood by Beckett product offering includes fuel filters, electrodes, tank accessories, and many other HVAC service and repair items. The line includes B100 filters which, in conjunction with the Tigerloop Bio models, completes Beckett’s industry leading suite of B100 rated components from tank-to-flame and further positions as the market leader in the drive to alternative fuels.

Residential Heating Solutions from Beckett®

For over 80 years Beckett products have been the number one choice of homeowners and contractors for their furnaces, boilers, and water heaters. As North America's foremost brand of burners, Beckett continues to provide industry leading design, reliability, and support. All backed by a comprehensive warranty program that ensures you will have years of trouble-free operation.

Commercial Heating/Steam Solutions from Beckett®

As North America's leading brand of burners, you can have peace of mind in using a Beckett burner on your next commercial project. With the environment in mind, we have the most comprehensive lineup of biofuel rated burners in the industry. Supported by a broad network of trained technicians, choosing a Beckett burner for your next commercial project ensures your building will have years of trouble-free operation while reducing your equipment’s impact on the environment. A return on investment for future generations.

Road Maintenance Solutions from Beckett®

When the sun is blazing and you're responsible for keeping Americas roads maintained, you'll want a burner that's as hard working as you are. Beckett's lineup of DC burners provides mobile heat for all types of road maintenance equipment. With their ease of service and parts availability from coast to coast, you can ensure the job gets done when the heat is on.

Heated Pressure Washing Solutions from Beckett®

For over 30 years Beckett has served the pressure washer market in providing rugged yet reliable burners and components for the pressure washer industry. Our compact DC powered burners provide off-grid dependable operation in the wettest of environments. All backed by a comprehensive warranty program that ensures you will have years of trouble-free operation. So, when the "pressure" is on to get a job done, you can rely on Beckett to keep you in "hot water".

Agriculture / Greenhouse Solutions from Beckett®

With a wide range of capacities, Beckett has served the needs of the agricultural industry for over 20 years. Our proven experience in the combustion field allows us to work with appliance engineers to ensure the strictest of parameters are met when drying organic products. Beckett's modular burner platform provides the most flexibility in applications while offering the most comprehensive lineup of biofuel rated burners in the industry. This ensures efficient reliable heat for future generations.

Construction Solutions from Beckett®

When freezing temperatures hit your job sites and you need dependable heat, consider Beckett for the job. From the Arctic circle to Antarctica, Beckett has proven to be the burner of choice in the harshest most remote environments. Our robust, user-friendly design provide quick maintenance and dependable operation to ensure your site stays warm.

Food Processing Solutions from Beckett®

Beckett burners and components are used in food processing applications all over the world. From bakery ovens, coffee roasters, dehydrators, and industrial process lines, Beckett robust, reliable products reduce line down time and ensure an uninterrupted output.

Beckett Oil Burners

R.W. Beckett oil-fired burners were created with customer satisfaction and sustainability in mind. Our utilization of advanced components results in higher efficiency and reliability, all while reducing carbon emissions.

Our burners are suitable for a multitude of needs. They are certified for firing traditional heating oils, biodiesel blends (B20), and renewable diesel blends (R95). Truly versatile, our burners are available in AC and DC voltages and in capacities from 0.40 to 35.0 GPH. Applicable uses range from residential homes to commercial buildings, for both industrial and process installations, R.W. Beckett can meet your demands. After installation our proven burners provide years of reliable service with strong and accessible technical support.

Beckett Gas Burners

R.W. Beckett gas-fired burners were created with customer satisfaction and sustainability in mind. Our utilization of advanced components results in higher efficiency, reliability, and accessibility, all while reducing carbon emissions.

Available in capacities ranging from 250 to 5,000 MBH, our burners are suitable for a multitude of needs. Applicable uses range from residential homes to commercial, for both industrial and process installations, R.W. Beckett can meet your demands. Our burners are easy to install and service, engineered to provide years of reliable service, and backed by solid technical support and fast delivery.

Beckett GeniSys® Burner Primary Safety Controls

R.W. Beckett’s burner controls were created with customer satisfaction and safety in mind. Our entire suite of burner controls utilizes the most current technology to safely control the combustion process.

Available in both AC and DC voltages for off-grid applications, our controls are suitable for a multitude of needs. Our new GeniSys® model 7565 Advanced Burner Control is compatible with the myTechnician™ app for modernized accessibility. The app assists with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and more. With applicable uses of our controls ranging from residential homes to commercial buildings, to process applications R.W. Beckett can meet your demands. Our multitude of models offer both fixed and programmable options and serve as a direct replacement for many competitive combustion controls.

Beckett AquaSmart® Boiler Safety Controls

R.W. Beckett’s boiler controls were created with customer satisfaction and sustainability in mind. The boiler control was built using Beckett’s proprietary HeatManager® algorithm which saves fuel by minimizing operating temperature, reducing energy consumption without sacrificing homeowner comfort.

Applicable to both oil and gas-fired boilers, the control is convenient for any household. With our digital display and touch pad we have made for a more intuitive experience, allowing for flexible programming of temperature limits and other settings.

Beckett Powerlight® Igniters

R.W. Beckett igniters were created with customer satisfaction and reliability in mind. Providing an advanced option for oil-fired burners, our Powerlight® igniter also serves as a universal replacement for other manufacturers’ igniters.

Available in a variety of AC and DC voltages for off-grid applications, our product is suitable for a multitude of needs. Designed for various applications, our igniter can be found in residential homes, commercial property, and even high-moisture environments.

Beckett Tigerloop® Oil Deaerators

R.W. Beckett’s oil deaerators were created with customer satisfaction and efficiency in mind. With over 30 years of fine-tuning, the Tigerloop® is the most advanced oil deaerator in the world.

With its unmatched performance, Tigerloop® can handle capacities up to 50 GPH and is compatible with different heating fuels, depending on the model. The standard model is compatible with #1 and #2 heating oil and B5 Bioheat, while the Bio model accepts biofuel blends up to B100. Catering to many needs, our oil deaerator is also a safe, economical, and environmentally friendly choice for all supply systems.

Beckett Oil Filters

Beckett branded Spin-on filters are epoxy coated, UL Listed or UL Recognized and rated from 10 to 15 microns. Commercial Spin-on filters are rated for 52 GPH, 20 PSI, and 30 Microns. The line includes a cast aluminum tops, Filter Life Indicator (FLi™) gauge and is suitable for #1 and #2 fuel oil and rated up to B100 bio-fuels.

Westwood by Beckett canister filters feature cast iron tops and epoxy coated canisters. Element options include Classic Felt, cellulose acetate, and Classic Yarn. UL Listed/Recognized canister filters exceed GPH and pressure ratings of most competitors.

Beckett Connected Devices

R.W Beckett’s internet connected products were created with customer satisfaction and accessibility in mind. With our modernized approach, these products can be remotely accessed through our mobile app or web browser.

Through the myTechnician™ mobile app, connected products come with multiple features including troubleshooting, product programming and diagnostics. With the BeckettLink® connected tank gauge system and Wi-Fi hub, end users and oil dealers can use the Beckett Dealer Dashboard to be alerted remotely if the tank drops below predetermined levels.

BeckettLink® Pro | 7652A

BeckettLink® Pro | 7652A

The BeckettLink® Pro is an optional accessory for the GeniSys® 7505 Primary Control that allows a technician to monitor the current status, view ...

For your convenience, Tank Accessories has been divided into distinct categories to help you find the products you need. Please click the links below to see all the products in each of these categories.

Beckett Electrodes and Insulators

RW Beckett manufacturers hundreds of Westwood electrodes, flame rods and spark ignitors. Many are sold through distribution and additional items are available for OEM customers for special applications. RW Beckett can manufacture specialty electrodes to your specifications. The Auburn and Champion brands are also available.

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Solving Nozzle Afterdrip

Dec 7, 2021 | Bulletins, Burners, General

Nozzle afterdrip has been a concern among servicemen for quite sometime. There are three basic causes for afterdrip. They are:

 

  1. A defective pump shut-off valve.
  2. Air entrapped in the nozzle line assembly.
  3. Oil expansion in the nozzle line assembly, due to radiated heat at shutdown.

The first is relatively easy to diagnose. Here is a recommended test that will enable you to check the fuel unit shut-off characteristics.

  1. Install a reliable pressure gauge in the nozzle discharge port of the fuel unit. A gauge with a pressure range of 0-150 PSI should suffice. Make sure that all threaded joints are adequately sealed and tight.
  2. Start the burner and let it run for the duration of the safety timing cycle. When it locks out, the pressure should drop from the operating level to roughly 20% less, or substantially above 0 PSIG and hold indefinitely. If it fails to stabilize and slowly descends to 0 PSIG, then check the gauge fittings for leaks. If none can be found, replace the pump.

Entrapped Air

If air gets trapped in the nozzle line or adapter, it will cause afterdrip. This is what typically happens:

  1. Air at atmospheric pressure is approximately 14.7 PSI, and is compressible.
  2. When air trapped in the adapter is subjected to 100 PSIG, it is compressed to roughly 7 atmospheres. (14.7 x 7 = 102.9) This reduces the air volume to nearly 1/7 of its “atmospheric” size.
  3. When the burner shuts off, the pressure eases back to atmospheric, and the air bubble expands back to 7 times its compressed volume.
  4. This rapid expansion pushes oil out of the nozzle until the internal pressure equals the atmospheric pressure.
  5. An afterdrip occurs for several seconds. Usually a small stream of oil squirts into the hot chamber. A small, smoky fire may result, which can lead to delayed ignition, sooted heat exchangers and the odor of oil fumes.

This condition is easily diagnosed by peering into the chamber upon burner shutdown and watching for the evidence of smoke and afterburn shortly after the main flame is extinguished. If there is no viewport, you can turn the power OFF and immediately tilt the transformer back and watch for the same evidence through the combustion head.

Air can be eliminated by making sure that the oil supply lines are properly installed to the pump manufacturer’s specifications. Use good flare fittings, but keep the number to a minimum. If the leak cannot be easily found, a more thorough pressure or vacuum test may have to be made on the piping. When the oil lines are leak-free, the oil delivery will be clear of froth and minute bubbles. You can check this at the nozzle discharge tube or at the bleed port.

Initial Installation

To help prevent afterdrip at the initial installation or at nozzle change time, pour some clean oil into the nozzle adapter while holding your thumb over the rear nozzle tube fitting. When the tube is nearly full, install the nozzle securely but do not over-tighten! With your thumb still blocking the opposite end, insert the assembly into the burner and quickly connect the pump discharge connector tube. Simple, but effective. Now you start from cycle one with very little air in the system. You do not have to wait for numerous cycles to eliminate the entrapped air bubbles.

If you are working with a Beckett burner, it will have a built-in air vent plug. This device is inserted into the nozzle tube, rather than the adapter, so that it is always in place, even if someone changes the adapter. This plug has a small groove cut through its length at the top forcing high-velocity oil to pass through the reduced opening, thus breaking up large bubbles of air and purging the system quickly. Lower firing rate nozzles, however, do not allow a very large volume of oil to flow through the system, so air may be entrapped for longer duration. That is why many cycles may be required to eliminate all of the air.

Heat As A Major Contributor

Oil responds to heat in a very predictable way. For every degree F of rise in temperature, we get .04% expansion of volume. Of course, this is no problem during the operating cycle as long as it does not exceed 300°F, according to a leading nozzle manufacturer.

The afterdrip occurs when the burner shuts down and the temperature of the oil in the nozzle line and adapter begins to rise. The amount of temperature rise determines the amount of volumetric expansion of the oil.

Field experience shows that hard refractories, such as firebrick, tend to radiate more heat upon the nozzle and related components at burner shutdown. Therefore, the solution is to line an old refractory with a modern cerafelt or ceramic chamber liner. It will substantially reduce radiation due to its much lighter mass. Additionally, the cerafelt liner gives up its heat more readily during the OFF cycle. (See Figure 1.)

It, also, is good practice to wrap a sleeve of cerafelt around the last few inches of the air tube up to, but not exceeding the combustion head. This will reduce the nozzle temperatures and afterdrip.
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Additional Tips

There are some additionally points to keep in mind. First make sure the burner is installed with a downward pitch so any afterdrip will run into the chamber and burn away during the next cycle. The second point is simply to know that a hydraulic cut-off normally produces at least one drop of oil per cycle. It’s usually unnoticed if the burner is pitched properly. That is why a small drain hole is punched in every combustion head to allow any oil accumulation to run forward and harmlessly drip into the combustion area.

Beckett burners are built with a slight downward pitch. However, if the installation is not level, or if the appliance mounting plate is not true, then the built-in angle of downward pitch can be quickly negated. One quick check is to pour a few drops of water from a small container such as a nozzle box, into the air tube when it is cool. The resultant flow will tell the story. An accurate pocket level placed into the air tube is another way. Usually, the problem can be easily corrected by raising the front of the appliance with appropriate shims.

After trying all of the above, you still could encounter some oil running back to the chassis and dripping onto the floor or vestibule shelf. Excessive radiation from the refractory can cause the oil to migrate uphill. This occurs under certain adverse conditions.

A solution that many have found to be effective involves applying a high temperature silicone rubber, such as 732 RTV Silastic by Dow Corning, to the air tube/burner chassis junction. First, thoroughly clean the bottom one third of the joint with a solvent, such as rubbing alcohol. When dry, apply the sealant. Some can be spread sparingly into the last couple of inches of the air tube seam to prevent any leakage here.

Now, when the afterdrip occurs, due to elevated “soak” temperatures during the OFF cycle, the oil cannot find an escape route. Subsequently, when the burner cycles again, the blower pressurizes the air tube and the oil film is forced back through the weep hole in the combustion head. While this condition is rare, this sealant approach can eliminate nuisance call backs due to oil dripping from the burner housing.

By following the above-mentioned guidelines, you will be able to successfully resolve the majority of your afterdrip problems.

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