Ross Jones Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I was out in the backyard shop waiting for my forge to get warmed up, when I started noticing my burner makeing a worrying noise here and there. It sounded like the burner was still pumping out gas and sucking in air, but the roaring sound of the flame would cut out every so often. I've used this burner for a long time and used the same model previously, and both had this in common. Is this something I should be worried about? Both burners are considerably rusty since they're only protected by a tarp that's seen better days, and I'm wondering if that's the cause of the problem. I kept imagining my tank and forge exploding in my face, so I shut down the forge before it was even preheated and haven't gone back out since. I just want to know if I'm dealing with a time bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 A picture of your setup and some close shots of the burner would help. Geoff "The worst day smithing is better than the best day working for someone else." I said that. If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. - - -G. K. Chesterton So, just for the record: the fact that it does work still should not be taken as definitive proof that you are not crazy. Grant Sarver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Myers Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Are the inside of the tube clear? I know that the walls if the tube and flare have to be as smooth as possible. Perhaps humidity has caused to to rust up, messing with the air/gas mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Cochran Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Ross, please don't be offended but I have to ask just to be more clear. Are you running the forge outside or in an area where there is a breeze of some other air movement? I've had an issue in the past with a breeze blowing through my shop and interrupting the proper burn on my little gasser before. Michael Cochran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Jones Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 hour ago, M. Cochran said: Ross, please don't be offended but I have to ask just to be more clear. Are you running the forge outside or in an area where there is a breeze of some other air movement? I've had an issue in the past with a breeze blowing through my shop and interrupting the proper burn on my little gasser before. My shop is outdoors, and I actually think you hit the nail on the head. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and try to give everything a cleaning, but I know from trying to clean it in the past that the parts aren't going to unscrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Cochran Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I have like to check mine on occasion for dirt dauber nests since they seem to love the burner tubes. As far as rust goes, my burners have some surface rust on the inside and they've been that way since I bought the forge used so I can't say what difference that'll make. Michael Cochran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Jones Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 I did my inspection yesterday, and after knocking out some loose rust I determined that there was nothing blocking the flow. I'm thinking I have to chalk this up to strong winds and my outdoor shop not working well together. Thanks for all the suggestions, I'm now assured that my burner hasn't become a pipe bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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