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Orifice (Nat) 1/4 .021 for Pitco Part# P6071331
Part #P6071331
SKU: 107287
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Orifice (Nat) 1/4 .021 for Pitco Part# P6071331
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The Pitco Orifice (Nat) 1/4 .021 is a direct replacement natural gas orifice for Pitco commercial gas fryers, featuring a 1/4-inch body thread and a precision-drilled .021-inch orifice opening calibrated for natural gas service at the supply pressure specified for the Pitco burner it serves. The .021-inch opening is a very precise specification that directly determines the natural gas flow rate and therefore the heat output of the burner assembly; using an orifice with any other opening size would result in a burner operating at an incorrect BTU rating, with corresponding effects on cooking performance and combustion safety. Using the correct natural gas orifice ensures the fryer produces its rated heat output on natural gas at standard supply pressure.
Over time, the .021-inch opening of this orifice is highly susceptible to complete or partial blockage from grease vapor condensate, combustion products, and airborne contaminants that enter the burner manifold during operation and service. A blocked orifice produces a flame that cannot maintain the oil temperature needed for continuous commercial frying, while a damaged orifice with an enlarged opening delivers excess natural gas that can overwhelm the burner and create combustion hazards. Replacing the worn or blocked orifice with the Pitco-compatible .021-inch natural gas unit restores the precise gas metering the burner requires for safe, efficient operation.
Replacement requires a full gas shutoff, removal of the old orifice using a properly fitting wrench to avoid damaging the manifold threads, and installation of the new orifice with an appropriate gas-rated pipe thread sealant and careful hand-start of the threads to avoid cross-threading the small 1/4-inch fitting. It is recommended to carry this orifice in the service kit for all natural gas Pitco fryer service calls and to include it in the inspection checklist during every gas system service. Pairing orifice replacement with a gas supply pressure verification and a post-lighting flame inspection will confirm that the fryer's natural gas combustion system is performing correctly.
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Over time, the .021-inch opening of this orifice is highly susceptible to complete or partial blockage from grease vapor condensate, combustion products, and airborne contaminants that enter the burner manifold during operation and service. A blocked orifice produces a flame that cannot maintain the oil temperature needed for continuous commercial frying, while a damaged orifice with an enlarged opening delivers excess natural gas that can overwhelm the burner and create combustion hazards. Replacing the worn or blocked orifice with the Pitco-compatible .021-inch natural gas unit restores the precise gas metering the burner requires for safe, efficient operation.
Replacement requires a full gas shutoff, removal of the old orifice using a properly fitting wrench to avoid damaging the manifold threads, and installation of the new orifice with an appropriate gas-rated pipe thread sealant and careful hand-start of the threads to avoid cross-threading the small 1/4-inch fitting. It is recommended to carry this orifice in the service kit for all natural gas Pitco fryer service calls and to include it in the inspection checklist during every gas system service. Pairing orifice replacement with a gas supply pressure verification and a post-lighting flame inspection will confirm that the fryer's natural gas combustion system is performing correctly.
Product Specs
Warranty |
120-day warranty |
SKU |
107287 |
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