Reddy Heater-30,000 BTU Propane Forced-Air Heater - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Most ready heaters have a fuel pressure setting on the back of the heater near the fan. There should be two small plastic covers, looking directly at the back, the one on the left can be removed and a pressure gauge installed. The one on the right is slotted for adjustment of pressure. I think the correct pressure for that model is 3.0 lbs.

tank is being turned on to fast and the safety valve will close and not let the full pressure go to the burner same with any new tank that has the columbine valve in it pressure sensitive

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You would NEVER use the reddy heater inside a home. EVER!

You can download the owners manual for you Reddy Heater at www.desa-parts.com

Empty the fuel tank. There is water in there!

There are several things that can cause this problem: Restricted air flow due dust or debris that clog the heater. A damaged fan or higher surrounding air temperature, which causes the thermal limit switch to shut the heater down.

Taping the the button down to force the operation of the heater is not safe. As you will override the automatic safety features, that shut the heater down in an emergency.

I have included a link to the Owners Manual for your heater, that you can download and print for future reference. It should help you to further troubleshoot and solve the problem.
http://www.desatech.com/manuals/Construction%20Heaters/REM30LP.pdf

In addition is you discovery you need to order replacement parts, here is a link to Master Distributors. They stock and sell parts for Reddy Heater. http://www.reddyheaters.net/

Hope this helps you solve the problem.

Hi and welcome to FixYa. I am Kelly.

There are 6 things that can cause this condition. 3 No Spark and 3 Spark observed.
No Spark
1. Spark Plug Gap
2. Defective Transformer or Ignitor
3. Cracked Spark Plug
With Spark
1. Pump Pressure
2. Restricted fuel flow due to:
a. Seal Leak
b. Filter Blocked
c. Nozzle Restriction
3. Fuel Filter Restriction

Download this manual:
http://www.desatech.com/techDocs/DESA%20SPARK%20PLUG%20IGNITION%20SERVICE%20MANUAL.pdf

Go to the pdf file page 11 for the test procedure. Start with the "Observed Fault."
You may not be able to check step 4 per isntructions but, if you have fuel pressure is should work.
Read step 5 carefully before proceeding with work on the fuel nozzle. (page 12)
In step 6 Note there is a fuel filter in-line. (page 13)

WIRING DIAGRAM IS ON PAGE 23 OF THE MANUAL.

Clicking on the www at the bottom of the pdf pages will bring up a parts link.

This should get you going.
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Kelly

You need to adjust the air shutter control on the open end of the burner.
For more information on your Reddy Heater and how to service it go to www.desatech.com Look for the Owners Manuals section and enter the Model Number of your heater. You can then download and print the entire Owners Manual.

Hope this helps you. Please let me know.

Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101

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The thermocouple has gone bad. They're are easily replaced and can found at the place you purchased the heater. Or online from Ready Heater.

get bigger propane tank won't work on a 20# tanks

the thermal coupler could be bad. try and hold the gas button down for about 15 to 20 seconds and see if the flame will stay on after that amount of time when button is released. if it still goes out - then replace the coupling with a new one and all should be good after that.

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have ready heater 125,000 . burns low, want adjust to high. unit is new. wayne

push in on the nobe and hold for 30 to 60 saconds.

Your mixture is too rich. Go to http://www.reddyparts.com which has assistance with setting the fuel balance or get a new control valve from them.

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hardrocko

This tends to be a problem with the thermocouple in these type of heaters. So you can try cleaning it with steel wool and positioning it over the top center of the flame. This is the hottest part of the flame, you can also check to see that the thermocouple is good and snug at the gas valve. After repeated heat cycles the thermocouple tends to loosen up just from expansion and contraction. Try my hints first and if they do not work then order you a new thermocouple. Good Luck

I would venture to say that it is the thermocouple not picking up signal to keep the gas valve open. You can try cleaning the bulb end with steel wool and positioning it in the flame remember the hottest part of the flame is out on the end.

Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101

Make sure the spark gap is set correct. you can check for spark with GAS turned OFF. Adjust gap till you have good spark. about 3-4 mm