oil burners test Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
what are the three things that are necessary to create combustion—
ANSWER-heat/sprak, oxygen,fuel
will #2 heating oil burn as a liquid under normal circumstances—ANSWER-
no
what is the purpose of a modern oil burner, and how does it accomplish
that—ANSWER-to burn oil and create heat
what are two different types of oil burners you may see—ANSWER-becket
burners, riello burners, carlin burners
what are the 5 major components that all modern oil burners use.—
ANSWER-primary control, igniter, oil pump, blower wheel, motor, spark
what standard is a residental above ground heating oil tank tested to/
certified for.—ANSWER-UL-80
name two types of material that may be used to make residential above
ground oil tanks—ANSWER-A. steel and fiberglass
, what is the most common reasons for oil tank failure?—ANSWER-corrosion
and issues caused by moisture and water.
what should you consider when selecting an oil tank size for a home or
building.—ANSWER-how many deliveries the customer will need yearly
what is the minimum distance betwen a heating oil tank and an oil burner—
ANSWER-24"
what is the minimum distance between an oil tank vent pipe and a window ,
door, or other opening into a building—ANSWER-24"
what is the minimum distance above finished grade for an oil tank vent pipe
termination.—ANSWER-24"
can you install an oil tank on concrete blocks—ANSWER-only if they are
solid blocks like patio blocks
where must the drain line for the fuel tank be located under normal
circumstances, when the tank is not in an area that can freeze.—ANSWER-
at the bottom of the tank
what is the safety device installed on a fuel line to stop fuel flow in the event
of a fire. how many are required on a typical system? what tempature do
they typically close at?—ANSWER-thermal safety valves, two are required,
165 f
do oil tanks need to be pitched and if so how much and which way.?—
ANSWER-yes and 1/4 per foot of tank length toward the drain
what size oil line is most commonly used in massachusettes—ANSWER-3/8
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Answers 100% PASS
what are the three things that are necessary to create combustion—
ANSWER-heat/sprak, oxygen,fuel
will #2 heating oil burn as a liquid under normal circumstances—ANSWER-
no
what is the purpose of a modern oil burner, and how does it accomplish
that—ANSWER-to burn oil and create heat
what are two different types of oil burners you may see—ANSWER-becket
burners, riello burners, carlin burners
what are the 5 major components that all modern oil burners use.—
ANSWER-primary control, igniter, oil pump, blower wheel, motor, spark
what standard is a residental above ground heating oil tank tested to/
certified for.—ANSWER-UL-80
name two types of material that may be used to make residential above
ground oil tanks—ANSWER-A. steel and fiberglass
, what is the most common reasons for oil tank failure?—ANSWER-corrosion
and issues caused by moisture and water.
what should you consider when selecting an oil tank size for a home or
building.—ANSWER-how many deliveries the customer will need yearly
what is the minimum distance betwen a heating oil tank and an oil burner—
ANSWER-24"
what is the minimum distance between an oil tank vent pipe and a window ,
door, or other opening into a building—ANSWER-24"
what is the minimum distance above finished grade for an oil tank vent pipe
termination.—ANSWER-24"
can you install an oil tank on concrete blocks—ANSWER-only if they are
solid blocks like patio blocks
where must the drain line for the fuel tank be located under normal
circumstances, when the tank is not in an area that can freeze.—ANSWER-
at the bottom of the tank
what is the safety device installed on a fuel line to stop fuel flow in the event
of a fire. how many are required on a typical system? what tempature do
they typically close at?—ANSWER-thermal safety valves, two are required,
165 f
do oil tanks need to be pitched and if so how much and which way.?—
ANSWER-yes and 1/4 per foot of tank length toward the drain
what size oil line is most commonly used in massachusettes—ANSWER-3/8
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
