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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

FAQ: Valvario Proof of Closure and Visual Indication

Categories: FAQs, Industrial Solenoid Valves, Kromschroder

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Q: Why do I have to specify a flow direction when ordering valVario solenoid valves with proof of closure and visual indication? A: Perhaps the best way to answer this question is to start with a quick description. Many manufacturers differentiate between models featuring proof of closure (POC) and those with visual indication (VI), but Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published August 23, 2012

Hot Air Rises, Heat Radiates

Categories: Baron von Olsträd's Sketchbook

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Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook #1 The Olsträd family of companies is proud to present our fictional figurehead’s foray into web publishing: Baron von Olsträd’s Sketchbook Johann “The Baron” von Olsträd helps us to illustrate some of the foibles and misconceptions we’ve encountered through years of systems engineering, systems and spare parts sales, installation and service Read More

Posted by b-olstrad ; Published August 3, 2012

Industrial Solenoid Valve VGP Stock Alert

Categories: Industrial Solenoid Valves, Industrial Valves, Kromschroder

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Industrial Solenoid Valve VGP Kromschroder has discontinued manufacture of Industrial Solenoid Valve VGP. Stock on these robust and long-lasting valves is fast approaching zero. We do, however have some still left. We have one (1) Model VGP 10TN02Q6 (3/8 inch NPT internal thread connection) and two (2) Model VGP 25TN01Q6 (1 inch NPT internal thread connection). If Read More

Posted by c911-webmaster ; Published July 26, 2012

Kromschroder has Reduced Pricing on Many Popular Items

Categories: Combustion System Accessories, Industrial Valves, Kromschroder, Product Announcements

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Kromschroder has reduced its pricing for many items in their North American Catalog. You may have noticed the 2012 price change, which came into effect at the beginning of April. What you may not have noticed is that many items were reduced, across several categories. Check out the product pages below: VGBF Pressure Reducing Regulators: Reduced by Read More

Posted by c911-webmaster ; Published June 1, 2012

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