Why I love installers...

[german 8'er]

So, I get it all back together, and I'm ready for the burn-off. On the initial visit, the unit had fired, but not well. Due to the bad HX, it could not be operated long enough to fully delve into whatever problems might be present.

I get out the Testo and find the gas pressure to the unit is not what it should be.

I look at the regulator, and find the setting was screwed down ALL the way, in an effort to get more gas into the unit.

Now, it has a nice new one. Not screwed down to the bottom, either.

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Maybe these guys are a necessary part of the industry, to keep the rest of us working. It still bothers me, though.

I thought vent limiters were for indoor use only. Shouldn't there be a goose neck on that regulator vent instead. Or better yet, Maxitrol now makes rubber regulator caps which around here, have greatly helped keep moisture from getting in and freezing up the regs

[hearthman]

I thought vent limiters were for indoor use only. Shouldn't there be a goose neck on that regulator vent instead. Or better yet, Maxitrol now makes rubber regulator caps which around here, have greatly helped keep moisture from getting in and freezing up the regs

From Maxitrol:
NOTE: Vent limiters are designed for use indoors and in
spaces where limiting the amount of gas escapement due to
diaphragm failure is critical. Vent limiters are not to be
used outdoors if they are exposed to the environment.
13A15 vent protector is available for outdoor use when vent
protection is required.

HTH,
Hearthman

[timebuilder]

From Maxitrol:
NOTE: Vent limiters are designed for use indoors and in
spaces where limiting the amount of gas escapement due to
diaphragm failure is critical. Vent limiters are not to be
used outdoors if they are exposed to the environment.
13A15 vent protector is available for outdoor use when vent
protection is required.

HTH,
Hearthman

Thanks for posting that excerpt. I saw that as well.

This is out by route 1 and 202. I'm sure there was an appropriate inspection done when these units were piped in. At least, one would hope so.

All of the other units for this strip mall are pretty much identical to this one.

[wvhvc2]

been a while since i've been on this site. where do you find the link for the pic??