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Does anyone know is it possible to convert a Riello 40 boiler from kerosene to diesel

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  • 10-11-2009 8:47pm
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    mickyp1984
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    Couldnt find a gas oil burner anywhere so bought a Riello kerosene boiler and the lad in the shop said it was possible to convert it from kerosene to diesel, rather than pay somebody to do it I'd like to see if I can do it myself first.
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    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    where is boiler located?


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    Joey the lips
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    it depends the new burners you cannot change but the old model but new type will just require a pressure adjustment. i dont know how to do it why dont you get in touch with riello.


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    Germag
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    I assume you know that kerosene is cheaper then diesel at the moment.


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    Joey the lips
    Registered Users Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    Germag wrote: »
    I assume you know that kerosene is cheaper then diesel at the moment.

    true but you burn more kero and diesel burns at a higher temp for bigger boilers.


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    JamesM
    Registered Users Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭JamesM


    Joey the lips wrote: »
    it depends the new burners you cannot change but the old model but new type will just require a pressure adjustment. i dont know how to do it why dont you get in touch with riello.
    If the burner has this blast tube http://www.boilercare.ie/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=63_64&products_id=112 ,
    then you can use a smaller nozzle, raise the oil pressure, and re-adjust the air to get a clean flame.
    Jim.
    P.S. I should also ask, where the boiler is and why you want to use gas oil, when most people are converting to kerosene. Most modern boilers are more suited to kerosene.


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