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[Post New]07/27/2014 07:35 PM EDT
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tdevine
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I found this today on an inspection. Screens in the flame of a gas fired furnace. Can someone explain this?
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[Post New]07/27/2014 08:12 PM EDT
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Juan Jimenez
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Those are for reducing NOx emissions. Are you in california? Apparently they are common in Cali.

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[Post New]07/27/2014 08:46 PM EDT
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I am in Minnesota. How does it control nox emissions?
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[Post New]07/27/2014 09:00 PM EDT
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Juan Jimenez
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My understanding is that its similar to a catalytic converter in a vehicle.
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