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3/12/11, 7:56 PM
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Barometric Damper
Are they required for Oil Fired Boilers?
Found my first Boiler without one (barometric damper)..... Other concerns related to the heating system and flue but curious about lack of damper Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member 
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3/12/11, 7:57 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
That is one question I never got right on the NHIE.
Greg Bell Titusville, Fl 02111507 Serving Central Florida
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3/12/11, 8:03 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
LOL
 I think the answer is "not required" but also "not a good idea".... I am looking for a code or manufacturer requirement. I have been unable to find one... Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member
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3/12/11, 8:06 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
Also
No cleanout (which is unusual for masonry chimney) Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member
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3/12/11, 8:14 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
You can argue with intelligent people but to argue with a mush head is like trying to grab fog-Thomas Sowell
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3/12/11, 8:21 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
Agreed
as the article suggests, they are recommended for many reasons but ... are they required? Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member
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3/12/11, 8:36 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
Quote:
You can argue with intelligent people but to argue with a mush head is like trying to grab fog-Thomas Sowell
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3/12/11, 8:49 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
Part of the problem.
Installation manual shows one in the schematic drawing.. but the installation requirements or settings are not mentioned anywhere in the installation and service manual that I have. Joseph P. Hagarty joseph.hagarty@comcast.net Main Line Inspections, Inc. Phone: 610-399-3675 Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net http://pa.nachi.org/mainlinepa/about.html http://www.householdinspector.com National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member Last edited by jhagarty; 3/12/11 at 8:57 PM..
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3/12/11, 9:34 PM
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Re: Barometric Damper
I would have no problem recommending an HVAC tech service the unit periodically and determine if a barometric camper could improve performance.
Oil fired units are more likely to need maintenance on regular basis anyway when compared to gas fired units. Having owned both I speak from experience. You can argue with intelligent people but to argue with a mush head is like trying to grab fog-Thomas Sowell
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