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Pitco
Orifice 1/2-27 #72 for Pitco Part# P8840-76
Part #P8840-76
SKU: 107399
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Orifice 1/2-27 #72 for Pitco Part# P8840-76
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The Pitco Orifice 1/2-27 #72 is a direct replacement gas orifice for Pitco commercial gas fryers, featuring a 1/2-inch by 27-thread body and a number 72 drill-size orifice opening that meters the correct gas volume to the specific burner assembly it serves at the rated manifold pressure. The 1/2-27 thread specification indicates a larger body size than the 11/32-32 variant, intended for manifold ports that require a larger fitting while still maintaining the same precision number 72 orifice opening for the specified heat output. Using the correct orifice ensures the proper thread engagement and orifice size for the burner position it occupies in the Pitco gas train.
Over time, gas orifices in commercial fryers are susceptible to blockage from grease vapors, cooking residue, and mineral deposits that accumulate in the small calibrated opening, reducing gas flow and producing a diminished flame that is unable to maintain the required oil temperature under load. Physical damage from improper cleaning or service tools can also enlarge the orifice opening, causing excess gas flow, an oversized flame, and a risk of burner flashback. Replacing the worn or contaminated orifice with the Pitco-compatible 1/2-27 number 72 unit restores the precise gas metering the burner requires.
Replacement requires shutting off the gas supply, removing the old orifice with the correct wrench, and threading in the new orifice with pipe thread sealant to the specification noted in the service manual. It is recommended to inspect orifices whenever the fryer exhibits symptoms of reduced heat output or irregular flame pattern and to replace any orifice that cannot be fully unblocked by cleaning. Pairing orifice replacement with a manifold pressure check and burner flame visual inspection ensures the entire gas supply system is operating correctly.
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Over time, gas orifices in commercial fryers are susceptible to blockage from grease vapors, cooking residue, and mineral deposits that accumulate in the small calibrated opening, reducing gas flow and producing a diminished flame that is unable to maintain the required oil temperature under load. Physical damage from improper cleaning or service tools can also enlarge the orifice opening, causing excess gas flow, an oversized flame, and a risk of burner flashback. Replacing the worn or contaminated orifice with the Pitco-compatible 1/2-27 number 72 unit restores the precise gas metering the burner requires.
Replacement requires shutting off the gas supply, removing the old orifice with the correct wrench, and threading in the new orifice with pipe thread sealant to the specification noted in the service manual. It is recommended to inspect orifices whenever the fryer exhibits symptoms of reduced heat output or irregular flame pattern and to replace any orifice that cannot be fully unblocked by cleaning. Pairing orifice replacement with a manifold pressure check and burner flame visual inspection ensures the entire gas supply system is operating correctly.
Product Specs
Warranty |
120-day warranty |
SKU |
107399 |
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