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Not really, the limit switch is like an emergency cutoff. If it reaches the limit, it shuts down. http://www.desatech.com/techDocs/DESA%20SPARK%20PLUG%20IGNITION%20SERVICE%20MANUAL.pdf

If the switch has only two prongs, it has to be a single pole, single throw switch. This means that you just attach the prongs to the old switch wires. It doesn't matter which prong goes to which wire. If you are asking if it's possible to add a switch where none was before, it is. Just cut the hot wire and attach each side of it to each prong of the switch.

Probably has an oxygen sensor so you don't run out of air. Probably not something i would bypass in a house.

Take the top cover off and see if the heater will run ok. If it does then your problem involves the air system on the unit. Check your lines and filters.

generally water or air in the line will interrupt the flame momentarily.

try this, take off the top cover. plug in the heater and when the humming starts, rotate the fan sharply with a screwdriver. keep your fingers away from the fan. if the fan spins under power your start winding is shot. get a new motor. www dot desatech dot com

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

You can find the item at www.desa-parts.com for your R55CT or B55CT Reddy Heater. Here is a link to that item. https://www.desa-parts.com/product/PHOTOCELL-AND-BUSHING-FITS-DESA--MASTER-/PP236

Is it safe? That depends on what you are working on. Having a fire/heat source on the floor is a possibly of an explosion if you have gasoline fuel vapors.

For the most part it is safe, you will smell when you leave the garage, but as long as it is not a real air-tight garage you would be ok.

I run a propane heater in my garage during the winter to get away for a bit. I also have a well ventilated area and don't work on gasoline related items during the winter with that on.

Try www.reddyheater.com . They carry parts for all reddy heaters. I also have a helpful tip at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4124129-yearly_maintenance_reddy_heaters which walks you through yearly tune up and repair. Let me know if you more help.

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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

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they have them here............http://www.portableheaterparts.com/

I think that this is what you are looking for. http://www.desatech.com/manuals/Construction%20Heaters/000000f7.pdf

Both problems soud like fuel delivery problems. Start troubleshooting fuel delivery problems by checking and getting the air pump pressure to specs.

Hi Xavier Make up a Knob or Button or use pliers. Buy a simple Digital thermometer. Put sensor inside and run cable out on the hinge side under rubber seal. Stick Digital thermometer to outside of fridge. OR place an old fashioned thermometer inside the fridge. Rotate to Anti Clockwise and check in an hour to see temperature. Rotate fully clockwise and check again in an hour. Good Luck

The heater will not ignite, but this problem could have several causes! Do you mean that the motor is running, fuel at the nozzle but although there is a spark, the fuel does not ignite? This could be caused by low pump pressure, loss of spark could be the HT cables, or the ignition transformer. Is the electrode in good order?? An intermittent spark could be faulty electrodes or ignition transformer. Is the fuel clean and the correct type?? Is the fuel contaminated with water, is the fuel filter clean?? Dirty fuel could cause this problem.

Check the gas cut out sensor is not faulty.. and there is enough pressure in your gas bottle to operate it..

I need to buy some parts for my guardian kerosene heater 150 btu. Where should i go

I'm sorry to tell you, but your question is in the wrong category. This one is for heaters. However, is it possible you can find out about your truck by calling the Department of motor vehicles? It had to be registered sometime, and they will know. :) Don't you have the vehicle registration paper? Or bill of sale? It should say the year right on it.

On the back of the unit you will find a small pipe plug with a slot a screw driver turning the plug clockwise increases the pressure and clock wise decreases, you need the gauge to adjust to the correct pressure, and screwdriver needs to be away from slot for correct reading.