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FAQ: Electrode Adapters and Interference Suppression for Pilot and Industrial Burners

Categories: Electrode Adapters, Electrodes, FAQs, Industrial Burners, Kromschroder

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Q: I need to replace a few of the connectors that allow the ignition cable to interface with the spark plugs. Can you explain the differences between the various types you carry? Specifically, when should you use “interference suppressed” models? A: The electrode connectors you’re referring to are also typically called “electrode adapters,” “spark plug Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published January 18, 2013

FAQ: Slow Opening (Dampened) Solenoid Valves

Categories: FAQs, Industrial Solenoid Valves, Kromschroder, Pulse-fire

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Q: What are the advantages to using a slow opening valve? I notice that it is an option for the VAS solenoid valves for gas. Are slow opening valves used for air, also? A: Slow opening solenoid valves (or “dampened” solenoid valves) are available for both gas and air control. VAS solenoid valves are manufactured Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published January 4, 2013

FAQ: Elster Kromschröder Product Labels and Type Codes

Categories: FAQs, Kromschroder

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Q: I have several Elster Kromschröder products in my facility, and it is extremely difficult for me to try to order spares from Combustion 911, because every time I call, the reps ask me for more information. I’ve been asked for photographs of the product labels, but I don’t have any idea what the strings Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published December 13, 2012

Futility

Categories: Baron von Olsträd's Sketchbook

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #5 The Baron’s new comic illustrates the flaws of doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results. In one example, the only impacts to this behavior are frustration and a lingering thirst. In the other example, frustration certainly plays a part, though the additional consequences can be Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published November 30, 2012

O2 Analyzer Released by Combustion 911

Categories: Combustion Analyzer, Product Announcements, Tuning

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Combustion 911 is proud to announce the release of the FLO2 Flue O2 Analyzer, a hand-held, low-cost oxygen analyzer with a fast response time (TRise 90 < 10 seconds) and high accuracy. If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to measure and test the oxygen levels in your burner, the FLO2 O2 analyzer is the Read More

Posted by c911-webmaster ; Published November 2, 2012

Commissioning Shouldn’t Take a Lifetime

Categories: Baron von Olsträd's Sketchbook

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #4 We decided to post the new Baron von Olsträd comic a little early, due to the spooky nature of the the subject matter. Most folks who’ve been through furnace commissioning, either on a new installation or on a rebuild, have heard the horror stories. Some folks have lived them. Today’s Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published October 31, 2012

FAQ: DL vs DG Pressure Switch

Categories: FAQs, Kromschroder, Pressure Switches

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Q: I need to purchase a new pressure switch to monitor the pressure at my combustion blower. My setpoint is 18 “w.c., but when I called to order a DL 50AT, I was told that no stock was available, and that the wait could be up to five weeks. I can’t wait that long – Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published October 19, 2012

The Proper Way to Light a Burner

Categories: Baron von Olsträd's Sketchbook

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #3 The new Baron von Olsträd comic is here! Today’s installment opens the discussion of proper burner ignition methods, as opposed to the example set by the worker below, who seems to hallucinate talking, floating flames. Or maybe the unsafe method employed in this example has caused a fire in the Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published October 5, 2012

FAQ: DG Pressure Switch T-Product vs European Standard

Categories: FAQs, Kromschroder, Pressure Switches

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Q: I have a Kromschröder pressure switch, model DG 6U-3, which I do not find on your website. Can you quote this model? Do you have any stock available? A: Certain product families, like the VAS, DG, and IFS, are segregated into two branches: T-Product and European Standard. T-Product models are manufactured with the North Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published September 21, 2012

The Black Art of Burner Tuning

Categories: Baron von Olsträd's Sketchbook

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #2 We’ve posted the second installment of Johann “The Baron” von Olsträd‘s comically educational series of illustrations and explanations. Today’s comic deals with the sometimes mysterious procedures and notions behind tuning burners on a combustion system. It’s not uncommon to encounter maintenance professionals and combustion technicians who are tasked with tuning Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published September 7, 2012

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