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Module 50/70 oil burner problem
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02-06-2012 7:05pm#1
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what item, is it a wire? Where it is exactly located? On the front where lock off reset and thermostat buttons are? Or somewhere at the back... Same here, cant look at it cause of the rain
I do recall a similar problem with the same boiler before and I reset an item thats connected into the internals of the boiler (dont know the name)and going onto the oil feed pipe.It seemed to reset it.Yours might be different, but have a look to see
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Sounds like it's something with the unit that feeds oil into the boiler (don't know what it's called).
I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, the unit that feeds oil in to the burner jammed up due to dirt in the oil(the fan stopped as well), I had it replaced but kept the oil one which I was able to clean up! and also fitted an in-line oil filter into the pipe from the tank.
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Deleted User wrote: »Sounds like it's something with the unit that feeds oil into the boiler (don't know what it's called).
I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, the unit that feeds oil in to the burner jammed up due to dirt in the oil(the fan stopped as well), I had it replaced but kept the oil one which I was able to clean up! and also fitted an in-line oil filter into the pipe from the tank.
Yeah i thought same thing with the dirt stuck in oil somewhere, any instruction you can give for me to follow? Or i better of calling an expert?0 -
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Ok thanks, wont be touching this thenDeleted User wrote: »Looks like a pressure relief valve, DON'T turn it, you may cause a pipe burst somewhere.
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The things I have to do for boardies:D.I had to go out in the rain to check mine and yes there is a valve that's onto the feed pipe and going into the boiler (See pics), I pulled it up and pressed the reset button and off she goes purring away.
That red thing looks like the reset button on yours OP, I would say just to press in the black switch or see if it will pull out , not to turn the red knob,
This is the other end of that valve in the boiler. Didn't do anything to this red knob.
The valve itself, pulled up and then press the reset button on the boiler.
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sorry for making you going outside in this weatherThe things I have to do for boardies:D.I had to go out in the rain to check mine and yes there is a valve that's onto the feed pipe and going into the boiler (See pics), I pulled it up and pressed the reset button and off she goes purring away.
That red thing looks like the reset button on yours OP, I would say just to press in the black switch or see if it will pull out , not to turn the red knob,
This is the other end of that valve in the boiler. Didn't do anything to this red knob.
The valve itself, pulled up and then press the reset button on the boiler.
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that black jog isnt a button and you cannot press it on my one, but there is a reset button, it is small sticking out stick just bessides the heat regulator, but pressing it nothing happens
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No you're grand OP:D,I have to do it for myself anyway.The reset button is on the boiler itself.Did you check to see if that valve is on the feed pipe?
I am not saying this is your problem, but it may be. I can see the reset button from your pic.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59682227@N03/7326545934/in/photostream
Reset button, circled in blue
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em to be honest i dont see the valve at all near my boiler or outside of it, the only one i see it is near the tank, also there's a filter with it, or at least i think its filterDid you check to see if that valve is on the feed pipe? now about the reset button, ive been pressing it million of times already, and like i said in the first post, its starts to make noise for a few seconds, noise is like it will start the burning process, but then switches off and thats it 0 -
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The oil filter looks a bit line this.
and the fire valve looks like this.
these items could be anywhere in the pipeline between the burner and the tank, but usually the filter is near the tank and the fire valve is near the burner, in the event of a fire it shuts off oil to the burner, check that it's open.0 -
oh please do, really want to fix this thing
The air lock was caused by the fact that we ran out of oil without realising and kept the heat on, and even once the tank was full we still had to let the air out of the boiler. I can go out and grab a picture of the exact part we opened if that would help you? would there be alot of mess after all the air and oil comes loose? any safety precautions? 0 -
yeah thats is what it looks like besides the tankDeleted User wrote: »The oil filter looks a bit line this.
i cant seem to locate this thing anywhereand the fire valve looks like this.
these items could be anywhere in the pipeline between the burner and the tank, but usually the filter is near the tank and the fire valve is near the burner, in the event of a fire it shuts off oil to the burner, check that it's open. 0 -
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I'll throw this up for you as well lisij, went out and took photos:
First off for reference this is the outside, we removed the red cover and had to loosen/remove two screws which are highlighted in yellow.
You can now see the valve on the left hand side, circled in yellow.
And a close up of the valve because I wasn't sure how clear the photos would be.
We didn't have too much of a mess, we unscrewed that valve a fair number of turns, but didn't take it off completely (counting the number of times you turn it so you can put it back as is might help) and had some tissue around it and a plastic cup underneath to collect any run off. Not a whole lot spilled out, but just in case your problem isn't actually due to an airlock, it's best to be prepared. We noticed immediately that air was coming out as bubbles started to form around the valve. As for safety precautions, don't smoke near it! :pac: But in all honesty, if you have a pair of rubber gloves, wear them, because apparently kerosene isn't fantastic for your skin. Hope this helps, and was clear, good luck!0 -
em to be honest i dont see the valve at all near my boiler or outside of it, the only one i see it is near the tank, also there's a filter with it, or at least i think its filter now about the reset button, ive been pressing it million of times already, and like i said in the first post, its starts to make noise for a few seconds, noise is like it will start the burning process, but then switches off and thats it
Yes that's basicly what happened to me too.Is that brown pipe in your pic OP that is connected to the red item you mentioned in your previous posts connected to the feed from your tank? If it is then I would say that this is the equivalent of the valve I mentioned only that yours is in a different location and you might try to see if it can be moved anyway, in or out (fire valve was mentioned before).0 -
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I'll throw this up for you as well lisij, went out and took photos:
First off for reference this is the outside, we removed the red cover and had to loosen/remove two screws which are highlighted in yellow.
You can now see the valve on the left hand side, circled in yellow.
And a close up of the valve because I wasn't sure how clear the photos would be.
We didn't have too much of a mess, we unscrewed that valve a fair number of turns, but didn't take it off completely (counting the number of times you turn it so you can put it back as is might help) and had some tissue around it and a plastic cup underneath to collect any run off. Not a whole lot spilled out, but just in case your problem isn't actually due to an airlock, it's best to be prepared. We noticed immediately that air was coming out as bubbles started to form around the valve. As for safety precautions, don't smoke near it! :pac: But in all honesty, if you have a pair of rubber gloves, wear them, because apparently kerosene isn't fantastic for your skin. Hope this helps, and was clear, good luck!
Ok, tryed this method, some small amount of oil came out, and seen some bubbles but nothing major, not even sure there shoul alot, anyways, nothing worked, the burner still havnt started0 -
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i think so too, oh well, time to call my landlordDeleted User wrote: »Sounds more like a blocked jet at this stage, time to call in the experts! 0 -
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