When I push the reset button the reddy heater 50,000 btu starts up runs for approx. 15 to 20 seconds,reset button pops out and stops running. Spark plug sparks until reset button pops out,optic eye has been cleaned,fuel filter has been cleaned, next time it is started it runs for a shorter time and reset button pops out again. Can kerosene get old?
Absolutely K1 or diesel can get old in a hurry, the ultra-low Sulphur diesel has been tinkered with so much that it turns to book varnish much faster than before 2010. Most of those heaters spray fuel past the igniters using a siphon much like a spray paint gun, the suction tube may have dry rot or a small air leak and it it takes but a tiny air leak to kill the siphon effect. Check the tube from the nozzle all the way down to the fuel tank or replace it if you're not certain it is not compromised or dry rotted.
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the first thing you need to do is go back to useing K1 kerosene, diesel fuel not only burns dirty but also has a tendency to gel up in cold weather which could be makeing it hard for the heater to draw the proper amount of fuel. To reset the pressure you will need a gage, it should run at about 6-7 psi. you can order a pressure gage from mr. heater online, they are by far the cheapest I have found as they are the actual manufacturer or call 1-800-251-0001
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check to see if the photo cell is clean.to check it open the side compartment and look for the blue and white wire comming from photo cell,on the reset switch there is a white wire and a blue wire.hook these two wires to gether at the switch and try to refire the unit.if the unit keeps running the photo cell is bad and NEEDS to be changed.if the unit shuts off the safety switch is bad.
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Steve, you must run a pressure test on the air pump to determine whether the pump is defective or if the pressure is simply out of adjustment, or if the problem is simply an air leak between the pump and the nozzle.
The air pressure/flow is directly related to fuel flow.
Instructions for checking the pressure can be seen on the ReddyParts.com website http://reddyparts.com/pressure.htm
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There are2- adjustment screws on the back 1--air---#2-fuel. adjust it while running for the perfect combination for the fuel/ air ratio.!
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Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot aTorpedo or Reddy heater...
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