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Why does our reddy heater pro155 keep turning off? Fuel is good but when burns a few gallons it shuts off within 15 seconds Where is fuel filter located?

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More than likely, the nozzle (small hole where the fuel is sprayed) is clogged and needs to be replaced.

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SOURCE: reddy pro155 runs for 3 to 5 seconds

Reply with the correct model number. "Pro 155" designates a series. We need to know whether you have a heater with a spark plug or a heater with an ignitor (glowbar).

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SOURCE: my salamander reddy heater runs

To start with the air pump pressure must be set with a gauge. The air pump pressure is directly related to fuel delivery. There should be a label on the side of the heater designating the psi rating. Get it set right- don't guess.

Once the pressure is set and the heater is still acting up as you described, and I believe it will, because it sounds you are having an electronics problem. But if the unit starves for fuel the photocell will shut the unit down because it can't see a flame. If brought to my shop I wouls perform the following steps in this order:

Set the pump pressure
Check the fuel filter for a restriction.
Using soapy water check airline & plastic cover for air leaks
Troubleshoot the photocell
Troubleshoot the Ignition Control (transformer)

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