Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU Variable - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Does it have a pressure gauge in the back by the fan?

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Hi,
The fan motor is setup...
Tear it part and get some WD-40 worked into the motor at the shaft end... then when you get it spinning freely... get some light motor oil worked into the bearing...

Works best if you can tip the heater back so the WD-40 and oil naturally run back into the motor...

heatman101

Unfortunately it sounds as if you are loosing the fan motor, or it could possibly be in the fuel pump as it is run from the same motor.You could try cleaning out the fuel pump by taking it apart and cleaning it then make sure you pay attention to detail putting it together. It could be dirt in the pump but I lean more towards fan motor.

Check your fuel lines and most models have a fuel filter in line. A few things come to mind one how old is the fuel? Check the screen in the nozzle assembly by removing nozzle it sits directly behind the nozzle, these corrode and affect fuel flow. While you have this tore down clean the fire-eye with windex and terry cloth rag, it may not be seeing the flame. Check the air filter at the back of the heater as well. These are common problems with these heaters.

Sounds like the thermocouple is bad. Pushing the knob bypasses the thermocouple and permits ignition once you let go after thirty seconds it is supposed to stay lit. This is common with heaters.

They can run on diesel but I myself would not do it. Diesel is an unrefined form of kerosene and has higher amounts of sulfur and parafin which means it will stink more and burns dirtier. Yes you can do it, K1 kerosene is the fuel of choice here and I would not change. This is my personal opinion you do not have to follow it.

Well these simple heaters are good but can be quite annoying. This sounds as though you have lost the fan motor. You should hear a roar after ignition and being that all you have is a blue flame and little to no heat this tells me you lost the fan motor.

It has a flame sensor that is either dirty or has failed.

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

is there a tube to the pressure switch you can clean this could be blocked

You can try repositioning the photo electric eye by slightly bending the holder up or down. I would look at it and make sure there is nothing on the lens and clean with windex dampened terry cloth rag.This is not recommended but you can by-pass the photo electric eye and if it stays running you have found the culprit. You are not clear as to if it even lights, these suggestions are good only if it ignites. Hope this helps you out.

Clean the injector located right beside the spark plug and check both rubber tubes that connect to the housing that the injector screws into and finally make sure you turn the plastic screw on the plate where the filter goes. This screw regulates the air pressure . One of the screws is for a pressure gauge and the other one adjusts the air pressure.

Is this a propane or kerosene heater? If it is kerosene, check your fuel, clean your tank and start with fresh fuel. Check your fuel filter/air filters at the back of air pump. Make sure your ignition system is working.

pbphoton,

It sounds like you have a bad light sensor and need a replacement. I have a tip at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4258201-fix_gas_reddy_heaters_will_not_continue whhich should solve the problem for you. It explains the problem, where to get the parts and how to do the repair.

Thanks for using FixYa and for the great rating.

hardrocko

Test the thermocoupler

Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly

Anything that burns produces Carbon monoxide. There is no way to physically vent the space heater but you can leave a side door open for air. The key is to notice the signs of nausea, the lack of ability to do things requiring manual dexterity / clumsiness, dizziness or a headache when your using the unit. Also... it is a good idea to have someone check on you about every 30 minutes if your working alone in a garage. Make sure they know how to turn off the heater and how to open your garage door. (just common sense stuff)

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Kelly

check the injector nozzle located beside the igniter to see if its clogged. then check your rubber lines that provide air and fuel to make sure they are not cracked or broken. It sounds like you have a fuel and /or air flow problem. remember to put the hoses back in their proper place when you reassemble.

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

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment
heatman101

first thing you should do is make sure that there is ignition whether by spark plug or hot surface igniter. If you have ignition then make sure that you have fuel spraying from the injector located beside the igniter.If you don't have ignition, chances are you have a bad igniter or spark plug. A failed transformer would be the last thing I'd conclude as bad.