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   NPitz | Nov 28, 2002 08:28pm | #1

   I have seen boilers that have a problem with the rollout switch from having heat build up under a sheet metal cover. Replacing the cover with a slotted one fixed the problem. Or the switch could be bad. But repeated incidences of the switch shutting off the furnace could indicate a problem with the furnace itself. I would have a professional look at it again. Also try checking with the manufacturer for information regarding this problem.

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   stossel1 | Nov 29, 2002 12:08am | #2

   Thanks for the feedback.  there is a metal cover over the switch that isn't slotted. I'll try that first and if it still trips try replacing the switch,hopefully I can manage both.

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   NPitz | Nov 29, 2002 05:15pm | #7

   I was not suggesting that you replace anything on your furnace; I was just trying to illustrate that there can be problems with a piece of equipment other than a bad switch. In that case it was something that the manufacturer had problems with, and made a new slotted cover as a replacement. I would strongly suggest that you contact the manufacturer, and have a professional who has testing equipment come look at your situation.

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   BillK68 | Nov 29, 2002 05:01am | #3

   Stossel (?)

   I quote from a furnace repair manual....:

   The furnaces flame rollout switch is designed to shut the furnace down immediately if flame/excessive heat is sensed in an area they don’t belong. ...

   I do not think I would want to do anything to modify the performance of this safety device. if it was working properly before...then I would find out why it is not working now ! There may or may not be anything wrong with the furnace, but do you want to bet your life, or your family's on it ?????? I would spend the money to pay a professional to fix the problem.

   Just my opinion,

   Bill Koustenis

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   hvacnut | Nov 29, 2002 05:39am | #4

   You have a problem with the furnace or its installation, period. Call a qualified tech to find the problem. Do not modify the safety.

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   captbill | Nov 29, 2002 05:52am | #5

   Had the same problem with a 4 year old gas forced air. Was the heat exchanger. Had to do a co check on the flue gas to catch the problem. After removeing the exchanger from the furnace couldn't find a break untill filling it with water.

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   rjw | Nov 29, 2002 06:44am | #6

   I'm with everyone else; call a pro, possibly save your family.

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