Low propane at furnace
With a U-tube manometer I have measured 11" WC at the propane regulator output. When I fire up the furnace the WC drops to just about 10.5". When I measure at the furnace, at the post-valve gauge ou...
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I just measured at the furnace, with each stove burner I turn on, it drops one inch WC from 10" (one burner) to 7" (3 burners). This sounds like it might be a problem with the supply between the regulator and the appliances! I've heard of oil in the lines, is that possible?
Edit: I just took two more measurements.
1. The pressure at the regulator with the burners on is still 10.5" WC... so that's bizzare.
2. The pressure at the stove when the furnace is on also drops to 7" WC.
The only conclusion I can draw from this is that there is an obstruction between the regulator and the appliances. Anyone else draw the same conclusion?
Edit: I just took two more measurements.
1. The pressure at the regulator with the burners on is still 10.5" WC... so that's bizzare.
2. The pressure at the stove when the furnace is on also drops to 7" WC.
The only conclusion I can draw from this is that there is an obstruction between the regulator and the appliances. Anyone else draw the same conclusion?
