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Should my oil burner do this?

  • 26-02-2012 2:29pm
    #1
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,487 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    When I switch on the central heating the burner goes on and off more often than I think it should. There's no problem with hot water but the rads never get really hot so I'm wondering what if anything might be wrong.
    For pig iron the other day I timed it from cold over half an hour:
    On 7min 30sec
    Off 5min 10sec
    On 3min 50sec
    Off 6min 50sec
    On 3min 30sec
    Off 7min 30sec
    And it continued to switch on and off after I stopped counting.
    I know very little if anything about heating systems so I don't know if its' meant to run like this but I would have thought that the burner would run continuously for maybe 15 or 20 minutes to begin with and then when everything is hot start going on and off as needs be.

    Any advice greatly appreciated.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



Comments

  • #2
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    You have lack of circulation which is either caused lack of water, or a faulty circulating pump. I suspect your pump needs to be replaced.


  • #3
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,487 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    aujopimur wrote: »
    You have lack of circulation which is either caused lack of water, or a faulty circulating pump. I suspect your pump needs to be replaced.

    Thanks aujopimur. Is there anything I can do to confirm this? I'm renting so I'll be trying to convince the landlord that something needs to be done.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #4
    DoneDL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 902 ✭✭✭DoneDL


    It could also be that the boiler stat is set too low. Another option might be check the speed setting on the pump, is it set at 1,2,or 3.


  • #5
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    also the balancing valve on the cylinder could be open to much.


  • #6
    tfromkerry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭tfromkerry


    hi sorry too cut into your post but i have a quick question


    how do i know when i need to top up on oil i know i can just look into tank but there is still oil in it so is there another way just for ref as i dont want to run the heater if no oil as i am going away for a week and mother here on her own


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  • #7
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    The handle of a brush ,or something similar is the most reliable gauge.


  • #8
    tfromkerry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭tfromkerry


    thanks i know that what i am asking , is there any way i can tell my oil is gone or low with out looking into tank

    but thanks for your reply :)


  • #9
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    Not without parting with money.


  • #10
    tfromkerry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭tfromkerry


    Billy Bunting wrote: »
    Not without parting with money.


    ok suppose no point in asking how much lol
    what would happen so if it turn on when oil is gone worst case


  • #11
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    tfromkerry wrote: »
    ok suppose no point in asking how much lol
    what would happen so if it turn on when oil is gone worst case

    It would airlock and go to lockout, then you will come back to boards and we'll tell you how to clear it. ;)


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  • #12
    tfromkerry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭tfromkerry


    Billy Bunting wrote: »
    It would airlock and go to lockout, then you will come back to boards and we'll tell you how to clear it. ;)


    haha:D thanks for that so as your on line and appear to have some knowledge for plumbing etc can you tell me why my water in shower wont heat up the switch is on but only lukewarm water from it :confused:


  • #13
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    You would be better off starting a new thread telling us the make and model and your problem, there are for greater minds than mine who will nail your problem for you.


  • #14
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    buy an 'apollo' or 'watchman' in your local diy shop (woodies etc.) and are very easy fit, sender on your tank, receiver on a plugtop in the house about €60-80


  • #15
    tfromkerry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭tfromkerry


    i got it working :o is it funny that there was 2 switches one with sink bath on it the other in the bedroom outside shower when i turn this on it just seems to work shower and the other one heats so i need both on HPIM0167.JPG

    HPIM0166.JPG and what should the thermostat be set at


  • #16
    martineire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭martineire


    60 Degrees


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