First a little flattery: This newsgroup is one of the best & most helpful. Your help a few years ago re wiring did me a real service. Please don't give up because of all the garbage you've been bombarded with lately. This too shall pass..
Now. My old. old gravity flow oil furnace, which I dearly love, has finally seen it's last days. Repair parts no longer available for the motor. Yes, it's that old. FYI, in case that is only true in my area (Portland,OR), the motor is :
Williams Hi Pressure oil burner Model "A"' Ser.# 79489, CD-21839
Tech (who I trust but...) can't find new replacement & parts not available. I'll have to keep on pushing those red buttons 'til problem resolved. I like oil heat and, with the price of all fuel so high, extra cost if any is of no concern. And no, gas is not an alternative.
I'm considering a new oil fired furnace to run on bio-diesel. Ideally a dual fuel oil/electric. Is such a thing made? Haven't asked my tech. And, if made, do you have any reccommendations.. Same request for which company makes a good unit.
The old monster was converted from wood? coal? before my time & has the old "octopus" vent & cold air return pipes asbestos wrapped which I can remove myself. No need for the NASA crew. Probably not suitable for a new unit so this won't be a cheap install.
Have read in here about some kind of "Schedule ?" that should be done for best results. Refresh my memory.
OK. Talk amongst yourselves. I have to switch users to access this group so if you have ??? please feel free to email. Address is good. I'll take my chances on the spam. Now be nice & put up with this Webtv'er. Works for me.
Breathlessly awaiting. "Liza
"Life is short. Eat chocolate"