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Minimum gas pressure

17 years ago

Hello,

I bought a new range, a GE Cafe series dual fuel. The manual says it needs a minimum of 5 water " of pressure; I am getting between 6 and 7 when the plumber checked. Is that enough for proper functioning of the stove? (It's dual fuel so electric oven). But my current plumber says 7-8 is the minimum for most appliances.

Now I'm wondering if pressure is related to a very intermittent problem over the last few years with my main gas boiler not lighting, that three gas-oriented plumbers haven't been able to diagnose. I get a loudish boom coming from the flue (it seems, because you hear nothing when you are in the basement next to the boiler, but only when one listens upstairs) just prior to the log lighting, which by all indications lights perfectly. Also, about 5 times a year the boiler, a 1990 (est.) Burnham, just doesn't light.

Anyway, if someone can weigh in on proper gas pressure, at least, I'd appreciate it as always. Thanks.

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