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    rphillippy Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 10, 2013, 12:20 PM
    Burnham jubilee p135w short cycles 15 t0 30 seconds on than 15 to 30 seconds off
    This oil fired hot water baseboard furnace was installed in 1963.
    Most of the time the problem occurs after the thermostat is satisfied. The furnace turns off for 15-30 seconds than turns back on for 15-30 seconds and may do this up to 6 times.

    The repairman does not find the problem since it does not do it when he is here.
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    Feb 10, 2013, 06:07 PM
    Could be a thermostat heat anticipator problem or one with the aquastat. If the thermostat is one with a mercury bulb, I'd replace with a digital. Cheap, easy, & might work. At least you'd have a new & probably more accurate stat.
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