I have a R60A Reddy heater multi fuel it has two adjustments on the back what are the for and how do i adjust them i think i have them screwed up

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Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

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Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

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Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101

Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101

You only adjust the one with the hole in the center. The other one is where you install an air pressure guage (0-15psi). The pressure setting is listed on the label of the heater (somewhere between 3-6 psi depending on the heater. All this is doing is controlling the air pressure/flow to the eductor that draws fuel out of the tank. Let me know if your label is wore off and don't forget to rate the answer and leave testimonial.

Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101
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it either has too much fuel or not enough air. you will have to adjust both to figure out which is the culprit

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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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The R50 has no thermostat.

The two knobs... are they screws? In the round black plastic end cover? If so, do NOT adjust because they are not a thermostat, instead, this is the heartbeat of the fuel system. The air pump pumps fuel to the nozzle and atomizes the fuel. If you have adjusted the one with a hole in it you will need to reset the pump pressure. It's easy!
http://reddyparts.com/pressure.htm

The R50 does not have a thermostat.

The 2 knobs that you mention- are they the screws in the black plastic end cover?

If so, these are the heartbeat of the fuel system and do not adjust. They adjust the air pump pressure which puts fuel in the nozzle and atomizes it. The pump pressure is critical. If the pressure is not correct the heater will shut down.

If you have adjusted the screw with a hole in it you will need to reset the pump pressure to specs. It's easy. http://reddyparts.com/photocell_test_sp.htm

Now, if you have not adjusted the pump, then you might want to check the tank for water.
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