Glad to see you're back in action.... I usually watch you in the am while having my coffee...your vids not only are a great learning tool but they also help get me ready to take on the day.
Steve, I worked for a Oil Company in Linden, NJ { GULF OIL } before I retired. A good way to check for water is to get some water paste on a stick and stick it into the tank. The paste is the color green..and if it turns purple that means water.. We did on occasion get a bad batch of oil and it all had to be pumped out of the stations. You can order the paste on line...it;s good for gas and oil.
Moisture in the tank is often caused by condensation in the tank. The tank is vented to the atmosphere. During the day the tank fills with warmer humid air, at night the tank cools and the water vapor condenses, droplets form on the inside walls of the tank and run to the bottom of the tank. Repeats every day. The filter has to be changed regularly Also may need a water filter separator. Same phenomenon occurs in boat fuel tanks where the fuel sits for long periods of time without being used. Also water condensate collects to the bottom and gels is stirred up when the tank is filled and the gel goes through the system. Also keeping the tank mostly full instead of mostly empty reduces the volume of air space in which the condensate can form.
water can occur due to condensation inside the tank due to warm air entering during filling and then when it gets cold it drips into the oil and since oil floats on water the water is taken into the filter first...
Steve long time follower and subscriber. Love all your videos and learn so much from all your videos. I must say Steve it is so nice to see how pleasant you are with this couple. This lady is just concerned about her oil tank and it is so nice to see how you explain everything to this women. I realize she’s helicoptering over you and it really makes my day when you don’t get upset and explain the situation to her. You the man Steve. Keep the videos coming and enjoy your week.😍🥰👍🏻🙋♂️🇺🇸
Hey Steve, that's "Bio-Fuel". Oil companies blend it with the #2 heating oil to get state rebates. It burns very clean but does "muck" up the filters quickly. Unfortunately the days of clean #2 Fuel Oil (Diesel) are gone. But this "Bio-Fuel" is renewable and made in the USA. You will also notice extremely low PPM in your flue gas. It's good stuff just will need filters changed more regularly.
I believe it's state law that you have to have at least a 2.5% blend of Bio in your #2. Most companies in Western MA are doing closer to a 10-15% Blend. That brown color oppose to red or black is a clear sign of Bio-fuel. It's all about trying to make it more "green" / better for environment, and not relying on foreign oil. As much as technician's don't like it because of the plugging of filters/strainers/nozzles; It's good for the industry. It also burns less bright so a richer fire helps keep's OHMS in range.
i have herd that bio fuel crap was coming leave it to the feds to fuck up a good thing ,they did it with gasoline .i will find out this year / season for sure as i go do burner service .
I agree with yah Steve, it definitly gave us alot of headaches last season. The big problem is you set a burner up and then if they get a delivery with a different percent blend of it, it will change how its burning. You might run into Riello burners "mis-firing" on/off quickly. This is from them not seeing good light cause of the Bio, usually cutting the air slightly will solve the problem. Job Security LOL
Lol. As she has been a customer since the 90s, I'm not surprised. Loyal customers like that start to build a relationship with the people they do business with and start to warm up to em. The warmer and friendly they get, the more they talk. I honestly think it's precious.
If the oil continues to be delivered contaminated with water, you can install a double filter system used on diesel trucks. Most storage tanks have water in the bottom of them.
Aside from maybe a bad gauge, anyone know if theres a concern with high pressure or do you just wait for relief valve to drip? My pressure always reading 20psi on new tank
He was right about one thing he probably should not have told her. We have small generators and pressure washers that have gasoline engines and is always water in the filter. It's not bad gas it's simply atmosphere probably being attracted to the ethanol added to the fuel
Hi Steve, I think Murphys law may visit these customers this winter ! You might want to consider adding some anti-gel just to be safe ! Farmers almanac says the east coast is going to have a colder than usual winter ! Just saying ! Great video !
Hey Steve, If you had to replace that boiler would you put another Peerless or something else like a Crown? Have to start thinking about replacing my Weil Mac boiler. Thanks.
Steve , is electronic gauges you use Testo or another brand name ?? I really like them but cannot find them anywhere. I know their quite costly but they are really accurate. I wish you'd make a youtube and talk about them. I have testo equipment but can not find the type that you are using. I really like the large size read out they show on the screen. Thank you.
Even though all the trucks get oil from the same tanker, one of the trucks is going to get the sludge that's in that tanker. Also I suspect that some trucks get oil that was removed from oil tanks from people converting to gas.
The problem with home owners is that they know nothing about HVAC and it's almost a waste of time explaining things , I mostly just make suggestions on maintenance and operating it .
My burner guy told me I can go two years between service. (FHA, heat only.) For the few bucks, I have him change it every year. Never had a breakdown, except for when the ignitor shit the bed.
Steve, I also didn't like the color of that oil..she should contact her oil supplier and have them come down and check her out for water...if their is water..they will pump it all out and give her a fresh supply of oil
You think it might be bio-fuel oil additive? From what I've read from the posters in here, you might be running into that happy crap in the deliveries now. You might as well stock up on more filters, and see about playing with the orifices to ensure they don't get coked up.
Wow…you actually service furnaces?…I called you to service mine and you never showed…but you were on my street doing service for someone else the very next day…very unprofessional and ignorant. I will no longer recommend you.
That's the happiest dog in world. She absolutely loves going to work with you. Thanks for Video. JR
Lady`s a talker...Steve was very patient with her, though. Probably a good nurse. Pleasant voice too. Jim, she`s a keeper!
Steve got a good way to deal with customers and they love him….👌
Glad to see you're back in action.... I usually watch you in the am while having my coffee...your vids not only are a great learning tool but they also help get me ready to take on the day.
Steve, I worked for a Oil Company in Linden, NJ { GULF OIL } before I retired. A good way to check for water is to get some water paste on a stick and stick it into the tank. The paste is the color green..and if it turns purple that means water.. We did on occasion get a bad batch of oil and it all had to be pumped out of the stations. You can order the paste on line...it;s good for gas and oil.
Moisture in the tank is often caused by condensation in the tank. The tank is vented to the atmosphere. During the day the tank fills with warmer humid air, at night the tank cools and the water vapor condenses, droplets form on the inside walls of the tank and run to the bottom of the tank. Repeats every day. The filter has to be changed regularly Also may need a water filter separator. Same phenomenon occurs in boat fuel tanks where the fuel sits for long periods of time without being used. Also water condensate collects to the bottom and gels is stirred up when the tank is filled and the gel goes through the system. Also keeping the tank mostly full instead of mostly empty reduces the volume of air space in which the condensate can form.
Some people just can't get enough of the sound of their own voice.
water can occur due to condensation inside the tank due to warm air entering during filling and then when it gets cold it drips into the oil and since oil floats on water the water is taken into the filter first...
Steve long time follower and subscriber. Love all your videos and learn so much from all your videos. I must say Steve it is so nice to see how pleasant you are with this couple. This lady is just concerned about her oil tank and it is so nice to see how you explain everything to this women. I realize she’s helicoptering over you and it really makes my day when you don’t get upset and explain the situation to her. You the man Steve. Keep the videos coming and enjoy your week.😍🥰👍🏻🙋♂️🇺🇸
Keep up the good customer service. Steve.
Back at it Good to Hear Steve.. Good Evening Brother.
Jim working those overtime hours ...constantly. ;)
Cool video Steve. Glad your truck issue wasn’t too serious.
Hey Steve, that's "Bio-Fuel". Oil companies blend it with the #2 heating oil to get state rebates. It burns very clean but does "muck" up the filters quickly. Unfortunately the days of clean #2 Fuel Oil (Diesel) are gone. But this "Bio-Fuel" is renewable and made in the USA. You will also notice extremely low PPM in your flue gas. It's good stuff just will need filters changed more regularly.
I believe it's state law that you have to have at least a 2.5% blend of Bio in your #2. Most companies in Western MA are doing closer to a 10-15% Blend. That brown color oppose to red or black is a clear sign of Bio-fuel. It's all about trying to make it more "green" / better for environment, and not relying on foreign oil. As much as technician's don't like it because of the plugging of filters/strainers/nozzles; It's good for the industry. It also burns less bright so a richer fire helps keep's OHMS in range.
i have herd that bio fuel crap was coming leave it to the feds to fuck up a good thing ,they did it with gasoline .i will find out this year / season for sure as i go do burner service .
I agree with yah Steve, it definitly gave us alot of headaches last season. The big problem is you set a burner up and then if they get a delivery with a different percent blend of it, it will change how its burning. You might run into Riello burners "mis-firing" on/off quickly. This is from them not seeing good light cause of the Bio, usually cutting the air slightly will solve the problem. Job Security LOL
Have had Bio diesel heating oil since 2010 where i'm from Vancouver Canada
Have to use a green gasket for the filters
None of that garbage here in North Dakota thankfully. Straight #2 dyed. Unless it is outdoor, then #1.
Jim must be a saint!
Jesus...the helicopter is a clapper on a bell.... who put a quarter in her lololololol Another well done vid !!Thanks Steve
This woman = a damn FLEET of helicopters!! Wowwww
Lol. As she has been a customer since the 90s, I'm not surprised. Loyal customers like that start to build a relationship with the people they do business with and start to warm up to em. The warmer and friendly they get, the more they talk.
I honestly think it's precious.
Time does seem to be going by faster these days. Good service video!
Old school mechanic, service and installs on oil furnaces & boilers. 👍
Steve is working again mama. On the road again!
The otters are eating the frogs, what is this plumbing and heating or Wild Kingdom. 😂 Great vid Steve. Thanks.
Hey Steve and Miss Molly! Workin’ again y’all. 👍👍 Can’t stop a Peerless! Nice work Steve.
Hi Steve and Molly, I'm watching from Baltimore County MD 😀 and you helped me repair and maintain an oil furnace, thank you!
If the oil continues to be delivered contaminated with water, you can install a double filter system used on diesel trucks. Most storage tanks have water in the bottom of them.
You do have a unique voice when you yap at your dog. Maybe a cartoon company would be interested in your voice.
Great video
Aside from maybe a bad gauge, anyone know if theres a concern with high pressure or do you just wait for relief valve to drip? My pressure always reading 20psi on new tank
"I probably shouldn't have ever told ya"
Afternoon Steve!
HELLO RODNEY
it never freezes here, I drive my car in here covered in snow.
You should do a live every once in a while Steve. Maybe like Sundays or something. Take some hvac or plumbing questions or just hang out.
Water in the oil would separate and sink to the bottom. If there was any appreciable water volume, the burner would not fire.
glad to see you back working again yo
That means you been their plumber for over 25 years that's great
He was right about one thing he probably should not have told her. We have small generators and pressure washers that have gasoline engines and is always water in the filter. It's not bad gas it's simply atmosphere probably being attracted to the ethanol added to the fuel
STEVE'S WORKING AGAIN MOMMA!!!!!
Still watching form NJ
Same here, hello from Mount Olive
does the antifreeze eat the sealant they put the boiler tank plates together with?
Wow ! Steve, 1997, my how time flies 😳!!! Lol 😆
Gettin' a wildlife lesson here
Fall is here!
I wonder if it ever gets below freezing in there...
She's crusty Momma!!!!!! Give her the old one two Steve 🤣🤣🤣
Man that woman is the "Airwolf" of helicopters.
We always put a drop leg on bottom took feed out the side.
Hi Steve, I think Murphys law may visit these customers this winter ! You might want to consider adding some anti-gel just to be safe ! Farmers almanac says the east coast is going to have a colder than usual winter ! Just saying ! Great video !
Hey Steve, If you had to replace that boiler would you put another Peerless or something else like a Crown? Have to start thinking about replacing my Weil Mac boiler. Thanks.
peerless has the rear flue . sometimes thats nice to have for cleaning .
Steve , is electronic gauges you use Testo or another brand name ?? I really like them but cannot find them anywhere. I know their quite costly but they are really accurate. I wish you'd make a youtube and talk about them. I have testo equipment but can not find the type that you are using. I really like the large size read out they show on the screen. Thank you.
Hey guys and Steve quick question what does everyone do with the excessive oil you end up with at the end of your service?
Simple. The excess oil is poured back into the tank. The dirty stuff goes into a bucket to be disposed of.
It's that freaking Bio Fuel breaking down
Even though all the trucks get oil from the same tanker, one of the trucks is going to get the sludge that's in that tanker. Also I suspect that some trucks get oil that was removed from oil tanks from people converting to gas.
How damn i guess some people just dont understand whats the problem with bad fuel. Holy crap!
Does this guy clean pump strainers?
Hey Steve what camera do you use. Sounds like shes got serious humidity in the garage and temperature fluctuations maybe causing humidity in the tank
she needs to land the plane steve
"Not that I'm aware of "
Jeez, it sounded like the radio was on in the background.
Steve , that one will talk the ears off a Brass Monkey. Jim must have the volume turned way down on this hearing aid.
"It wouldn't hurt," to chang the filter every month to make sure there is no water...
Steve opened Pandora’s box with that lady
Thought I heard a fog horn, but I think it was Steve
The problem with home owners is that they know nothing about HVAC and it's almost a waste of time explaining things , I mostly just make suggestions on maintenance and operating it .
OMG.. that woman!!!
Steve do you change the nozzle every year? Or as needed.
Good to do every year with maintenance
My burner guy told me I can go two years between service. (FHA, heat only.) For the few bucks, I have him change it every year. Never had a breakdown, except for when the ignitor shit the bed.
Omg she would drive me nuts
Steve, I also didn't like the color of that oil..she should contact her oil supplier and have them come down and check her out for water...if their is water..they will pump it all out and give her a fresh supply of oil
That customer hasn’t stopped talking since you got there…!!!
Did you forget about the tank gauge?
I CHANGED IT BUT DID NOT FILM IT
Their lying to you Mama
Miss Molly styling in her sweater, she’s high maintenance, Mama
It’s dog sweater season already?
Geeee, she doesn’t shut up. You should never had said anything.
What ever happened to the chickens?
It never ever ever never ever freezes ever never
Hi,Steve
You ever wonder how much water these oil companies pump into their oil? You know they do it.
Was that a fart lol
Could be water from the atmosphere
Next time you will keep your thoughts to your self. 👍🤣🤣
1997! Made you think about retiring I bet
NOT QUITE
Steve was about to strangle that lady
Nice lady is from the south. People from the south love to visit, they just are talkers, give her a pass.
Steve, charge the lady for that lengthy talk.....
Do u have a favorite commenter? What happened to porky?
PORKY WENT OUT TO PASTURE WILLING FOR A KISSING COUSION
Hey Steve
HELLO CHARLES
I love your work, I’m a HvacR Technician i live in Connecticut from New Jersey
Love how women get men all crazy..... Shut up and listen and relax, take a valium....
They might need some biobor jf algaecide momma.
You think it might be bio-fuel oil additive? From what I've read from the posters in here, you might be running into that happy crap in the deliveries now. You might as well stock up on more filters, and see about playing with the orifices to ensure they don't get coked up.
Maybe she needs a filter
Hee, hah....
I don't know if you removed the comment or the tuber police!
But ....😂😅😂😉
She's a nurse Momma! She probably talked her patients to death!
Hey Steven that lady where you're at changing the filter on that oil burner they ought to call her chatty Cathy she never shuts up
She's a talker, Mama; she's a talker!
Gee whizz, ease up lady. 😖
Wow…you actually service furnaces?…I called you to service mine and you never showed…but you were on my street doing service for someone else the very next day…very unprofessional and ignorant. I will no longer recommend you.
For real?
Hello Steve
HELLO DEMY