Old honeywell gas valve..

[GrantMLS]

Got a really old furnace - checked it out yesterday and the little knob that goes from On/Off/Pilot seems to not turn. I can push it down with no problems - I took the knob off and can't even see how it would ever turn.

This is the best picture I could take of it - it is made by Honeywell - just has 24v in, and 2 gas lines off - i asume to a thermocoupler and to the burners.. seems soo basic yet i can'tsee how to get the knob turned.

 

[rickairmedic]

Re: Oldhoneywell gas valve..

Grant that valve should push down slightly and then turn if I remember correctly . Your right that is an old valve .What is it attatched to almost looks like an old modine hanging furnace ?


Rick

 

[GrantMLS]

It';s from a big old furance that takes up 1/2 the basment - its green and named Space Conditioner made in Harrisington VA.. need it to last 1 more season! thanks for the info

 

[rickairmedic]

Grant did ya get it working and if so do you have a carbon monoxide detector .

I know those big old monsters had a heavy heat exchanger in them but I have pulled them out only to find the top of the heat exchanger was rusted badly .

Let me know if you need any more info . Not sure how far you are from Louisville but theres a couple supply houses here that may have that valve if it doesnt want to work.


Rick

 

[GrantMLS]

Going to try again this evening and see if I can get it to turn. Have plans on changing it next year when the addition is built so would love to keep this thing going. gota few carbon monoxide detector sensors with that thing!lol If I dont get it going would in interested in finding one to replace it.

thanks for the info!
grant

 

[rickairmedic]

Grant no problem at all let me know if you need any more help with it .


Rick

 

[GrantMLS]

Got the vale opening closing and going to pilot - hopfully monday the gas will be turned in and it can be fired up. just has to last a few monthes! thanks again.

 

[rickairmedic]

Hey Grant again no problem . You may want to hit Home depot and grab a thermocoupler just in case if the gas has been off for any length of time .Knowing that furnace I would recomend a 36" thermocouple . They are easy to change if needed .

Rick