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Article: Tired of nuisance calls? Insufficient combustion air could be the culprit.(Advertisement)
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- Fuel Oil News
- Article date:
- October 1, 2005
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One of the most misunderstood issues in our industry is adequate combustion air.
How much combustion air does a burner need to operate properly? For oil heating equipment to operate properly, it is essential that an adequate amount of air is available for combustion. Over the years it has been assumed that when the heating appliance is located in an unconfined area there will be enough combustion air for proper burner operation and ventilation. However, in modern construction this is not always true.
Today's homes are much more airtight than older structures.
Modern building materials like Tyvek vapor barrier, thermal pane glazing, and high ...