Introduction If a Detroit Radiant Products low intensity radiant tube heater has a call for heat but its fan blower does not turn on, the blower may need attention. A grinding noise or a blower wheel that does not spin freely for multiple revolutions is another sign of a failed blower. Confirm that replacement is […]
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Introduction If a low-intensity radiant tube heater lights and then drops out, or locks out on flame sense, the flame rod is one of the first components worth investigating. A dirty flame rod, a loose connection, damaged wiring, or insufficient gas pressure can all prevent the control from confirming a proper flame. Before replacing parts, […]
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Introduction – What is a ‘V3’ Burner? Detroit Radiant Products newest burner box design is referred to as the V3 Burner. This includes a service access door which can be opened while the unit is running for easier serviceability. This blog and video go over how to test a Gas Valve on these units. If […]
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Introduction A Vacuum Radiant System is one of the most effective ways to heat a large commercial or industrial space when you need even heat, fewer roof or wall penetrations, and high efficiency. In a recent startup on an HLV engineered system in Lowell, Massachusetts, the setup showed exactly why this approach works so well […]
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Introduction Heating a car wash is not like heating a typical commercial building. The priorities are completely different. You are not focused primarily on occupant comfort. You are focused on: Preventing freeze-ups Protecting expensive equipment Reducing heater failures Keeping operating costs under control Surviving harsh wet and chemical-heavy conditions Depending on where you are heating […]
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Introduction The V3 Burner is built with serviceability in mind. One of its standout features is how accessible everything is once the box is opened up. If you need a high-level overview of the burner itself, or you want to understand the internal components and the sequence of operation, this unit makes that process straightforward. […]
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Introduction If you are working through a venting setup for a heater, a rooftop vent kit is one of those components you do not want to guess on. The RTVP-4 four inch rooftop vent kit is built to provide the core rooftop assembly pieces, the transition through the ceiling, and the parts needed to properly […]
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Introduction Low voltage thermostat wiring sounds simple until you realize one big thing: most modern thermostats are digital, and digital thermostats need constant power. That means if you rely on batteries alone, you could lose heat at the worst time, like over a weekend when nobody is around to notice the battery warning. A […]
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Introduction There are a lot of details that matter when you are choosing a radiant tube heater, but one of the most overlooked is the reflector. It might sound like a small component, but reflector quality directly affects how much heat actually makes it out into the space where you need it. If […]
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