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Q. I have tried firing fractional
gallonage nozzles and they only work two or three weeks and plug up. Does
everyone have that same problem?
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Fractional gallonage nozzles have become a very popular nozzle and are
giving good satisfaction if properly used. First of all, do not remove a
nozzle from its vial before you are ready to install it in the burner. That
may contaminate it.
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Be sure an adequate supply line filter is installed. This size of nozzle
should have a filter capable of removing particles over 50 microns. The
problem is to know which filter will do that. Generally speaking, the paper
filters are finer than the felt or woven filters that are generally
available.
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Install a Delavan line filter for extra nozzle protection. Make sure all
trapped air is removed and follow installation instructions.
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The Delavan
Del-O-Flo nozzle may help. It was designed especially to minimize the
usual plugging problems associated with low flow rates.
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Flush or blow out the nozzle line and adapter before installing the nozzle.
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If the nozzle runs exceptionally hot, find out why and remove the cause.
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