Oil Fired Furnace with Coal and Wood

I have to say, I love what I do. I came across this heater the other day and I haven’t seen one of these in awhile, In this picture is a Oil fired hot air furnace with a wood or coal back up heat. Althought I did find a few problems with the equipment. The combustion chamber for the oil side was pulling away.

The Vent pipe for the heater was not properly pitched. You generally want to see a 1/4inch of rise per foot. Also the pipe was not completely entering the chimney and the entry point was not properly sealed, As this could allow spillage of carbon monixide. This is a safety hazard.

The combustion chamber is made out of steel and lining the firebox in most cases is fire brick. The fire brick is what keeps the fire contained and prevents the cabinet from damage. In this case the fire brick is cracked, This is a safety concern. Imagine what could happen with continuous expansion and conrtaction of the material, It will become brittle and fall apart allowing the flame to damage the outer casing of the furnace. This could be a fire hazard.

The wood and coal side of the furnace has two doors one allows access to the fire box, This is were you put your wood or coal to burn. The other door is below the upper door. This is a cleanout for the ash and or soot. The ash will fall in to a tray that allows for easy cleaning. Both doors have a gasketing material that keeps the door sealed tight. The gasket material is applied with a high temperature adhesive that with stands 2000F. In this case the gasket material needs to be replaced for two resaons first it does not completely cover the door and second the material is worn. This could allow the flame to roll out or even spillage of carbon monixide.

Althought this is an older furnace and there were a few issues that can be easliy corrected the furnace was working fine. As with all of are inspections we evaluate the equipment from top to bottom. We always recommend that the equipment no matter what type of fuel it is burning be serviced atleast once a year to ensure that these things do not go unnoticed, As with anything if you can catch it early enough it will be less expansive to repair and maintain. Plus it will extend the life of the equipment, burn more efficiently and save you money.

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Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2009
Release #09-217 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 325-1184
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Composite Decks

Units: About 48 million linear feet (decks vary in size)

Manufacturer: Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp., of Nashville, Tenn.

Hazard: The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: LP has received 37 reports of composite decks breaking, resulting in 14 injuries, including a broken wrist, sprained ankle, minor lacerations and bruises.

Description: The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest®, ABTCo., and Veranda®. They are composite products that look similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall.

Sold at: The Home Depot (Veranda® brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest® and ABTCo. brands) nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 for between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact LP for a free inspection. If the decking is affected by premature deterioration, LP will arrange for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LP toll-free at (888) 325-1184 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.deckingnotice.com

 

 

 

Botanika Candles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2009
Release #09-215 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 872-0228
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DayNa Decker 16 ounce Botanika Candles

Units: About 7,000

Manufacturer: Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Distributor: Lumetique Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received ten reports of the glass breaking during use, two of which resulted in fires causing property damage to household items and carpet. One consumer reported a cut on her foot when the glass broke and another consumer reported a wax burn from blowing out the candle.

Description: The recalled candles were sold under the DayNa Decker “Botanika” brand in 16 ounce green glass vessels, 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Botanika candles in the smaller 3 ounce and 6 ounce sizes are not included in the recall. The words “DayNa Decker” and “Bacara,” “Bardou,” “Clementine,” “Indigo,” “Leila,” “Manzanita,” “Sierra,” “Violetta,” “Yasmin” or “Zelia” appear on the bottom of the glass vessel.

Sold by: Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for about $76.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lumetique toll-free at (888) 872-0228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.daynadecker.com