Oil Furnace Troubleshooting Questions
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What is the BUT input rating of an oiled-fired furnace that uses an nozzle rated at
.85 gph? - ANSWER✔✔119,000btu/h
What are two problems that can cause an oil-fired gun burner to operate below 100
psig? - ANSWER✔✔a bad oil pump and a plugged in-line filter
technician a says that the input voltage of an ignition transformer used on an gun-
type oil burner is 208 volts, and the output voltage is 15,000 volts.
technician b says that the input voltage of an ignition transformer used in an gun-
type oil burner is 120 volts, and the output is 10,000 volts.
which technician is correct? - ANSWER✔✔technician b
which of the following can cause a weak spark in a high-pressure gun burner? -
ANSWER✔✔- a cracked electrode
- a bad ignition transformer
when adusting the electrode assembly, what is the proper measurement from the
center if the nozzle to the tip of the electrode? - ANSWER✔✔1/2" to 9/16"
the capacity of a high-pressure oil burner nozzle is rated in - ANSWER✔✔gph
(gallons per hour)
, What type of spray pattern does a residential oil-fired furnace commonly use? -
ANSWER✔✔hollow
What would the spray angle be on a residential oil-fired furnace? -
ANSWER✔✔80 degrees
technician a says that the motor that is commonly used on a gun-type oil burner is
a capacitor start motor.
technician b says that the motor that is commonly used on a gun-type oil burner is
a split-phase motor.
which technician is correct? - ANSWER✔✔technician b
when replacing a burner motor that is used on a high-pressure gun burner, it is
critical to have the proper speed. burner motors have two common speeds that are
used in the field. what are they? - ANSWER✔✔1,725 and 3,450 rpm
Technician a says that the size of a fill pipe on an oil storage tank is 2" in diameter
Technician b says that the size of a fill pipe on an oil storage tank is 2 1/2" in
diameter.
Which technician is correct? - ANSWER✔✔Technician a
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