How to set gap on Beckett oil burner electrode?

Thanks for your time. I’ve heard that the Beckett oil burner electrode gap setting is 1/8 inch apart 1/4 in out and 1/2 in up. The 1/8″apart is simple enough to understand. The 1/4″ out is a measurement from the probe ends to the side of the nozzle housing or 1/4″ from the probes to the tip of the nozzle?

Is the Beckett oil burner an AFG model?

I have a Beckett Burner; looks like a AFG model. 2 weeks ago I changed the filter, screen and nozzle. She ran well for 2 days; and now she shuts off intermittently. I noticed that when I reset her, she hesitates before she ignites; she never did that before.

How do I adjust my oil burner electrodes?

How do I adjust my electrodes? Adjusting electrodes in your oil burner is something normally done by a professional, however it is not rocket science. If the homeowner is capable of doing most home repairs, he/she can adjust electrodes.

What should the stack draft be on a Beckett gas burner?

You want .02″ W.C. typically, or whatever the manufacturer specifies. The slightly negative pull overfire removes combustion products from the chamber and out the flue. The stack draft, measured near the appliance flue connection, should be slightly higher than the overfire reading in most cases.

What do you need to know about a Beckett burner?

To the Owner: Thank you for purchasing a Beckett burnerfor use with your heating appliance. Please pay attention to the Safety Warnings contained within this instruction manual. Keep this manual for your records and provide it to your qualified service agency for use in professionally setting up and maintaining your burner.