charlie 14 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Those who have a skid unit on a trailor do like having the burner comming out the side or the top? If out the top when it rains while you are powerwashing does the rain have a effect on the machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnW 14 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Charlie, I have a skid unit burner and have never had a problem with water down in the burner and the exhaust is on the top. I rarely get caught out in the rain and the trailer stays in the garage when it's parked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Orr 206 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 I think most burners exhaust out the top - some have a vertical coil, some horizontal. Most verts I have seen (had one) are 12 vDC and the horizontals (have one) are 120 vAC. (You might want to do a search for AC/DC comparisons. Personally, I've had both, and as long as you either know how to work on your own machine or have a trustworthy shop nearby, either one will get the job done.) If you use a cover on the skid, or at least create a lid for a vertical coil, you should have no problems. (If you run in the rain, the heat will keep the coil dry.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flamin SuperDuty 14 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 we have a 90 degree angle so they shoot out the back of our trucks, that way they are not affected in any way, also i have been told that if you run when it is cold out the coil can freeze from the cold wind going down them. I have also seen tops for the ducts so rain cant go down, kinda like a topper or what you see on houses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Spence 76 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 I have had all our in the weather, snow , heat ect...... and never had a problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David O'Connell Jr. 14 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Our burner is straight up, no problems (knock on wood) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 We pipe straight up - lost it's little lid a while back but never caused an issue. Celeste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites