What benefit is the second fuel safety shutoff valve?
As with any controls, redundancy will normally improve the overall reliability of the equipment. In this case, the second valve along with the first valve helps prevent the possibility of fuel leaking into the furnace. If you have a boiler that was installed before December 1998, consider upgrading your boiler’s fuel train and combustion controls. Yes, this will cost you money. But where can you save? • You will save the costs associated with a furnace explosion. • Some utility companies give grants or low cost loans to upgrade to more efficient heating equipment. • More efficient boilers provide the cost savings of less fuel consumption. Most of all, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your heating equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
