Beckett Oil Burner

Post by **franco b** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 2:04 pm

joeq wrote:Well franco, it was a "universal" replacement burner motor, and had 2 wires. An orange one, and a white. I'm assuming the white is neutral, so that's how I wired it. It seems to be working fine, so hopefully it's right. I don't know how to check it, while it's installed, and running. The unit is fully concealed.

If the fire is good it is right. With the transformer out of the way and a momentary on it would be obvious.

joeq · Post by **joeq** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 2:19 pm

If I pulled back the transformer, and put power to the unit, wouldn't it try to spark away? Or do they need to make contact with the springs to make it ignite?

Post by **franco b** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 3:23 pm

joeq wrote:If I pulled back the transformer, and put power to the unit, wouldn't it try to spark away? Or do they need to make contact with the springs to make it ignite?

It needs to make contact. Just keep you fingers away, and just a one second on. I am sure it is right, all the newer burners seem to be set up one way.

joeq · Post by **joeq** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 3:26 pm

OK franco. Thanx a ton for your help.

crazy4coal · Post by **crazy4coal** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 4:23 pm

What you picked up is the same motor that comes with a brand new Beckett and Carlen burners. Uses less electric and runs cooler. Rello uses the same style but different motor. Rello's last forever.

joeq · Post by **joeq** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 4:35 pm

Good to know. Now, the reliability factor has yet to be proven.

Post by **Rob R.** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 8:01 pm

Nice job. Tomorrow night you will be glad it is fixed when the wind is howling.

joeq · Post by **joeq** » Tue. Jan. 06, 2015 8:22 pm

Thanx Rob, and you couldn't be more right. As a matter of fact, the whole week is suppose to be a litte on the "chilly" side. Hope you can keep up with it. (by the looks of your equipment, doesn't seem to be an issue.)

oilman · Post by **oilman** » Thu. Jan. 08, 2015 6:38 pm

Joe, that is the only 3450 burner motor we have used for about 10 years now. Far better than the shaded pole. Out of probably 300 or so I've had maybe 4 go bad.
I can tell that due to the darkness of your transformer porcelains and springs, your transformer is going bad. Better look into that.

joeq · Post by **joeq** » Thu. Jan. 08, 2015 8:37 pm

Thanx for the tip oilman, I'll check into it. Good to know these motors will go at least 10 yrs. we'll see about thirty after that.