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check oil heating system query

  • 12-07-2012 2:22pm
    #1
    v240gltse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 650 ✭✭✭


    hi all.

    I normally reside over on the motors section but here goes for my first diy post.

    currently renovating a house that has been idle for nearly 2 years and while there's lots of cleaning going on there is a question mark over how best to test the heating system ( oil fired ) without the risk of leaks ( i believe that gun metal pipes have been used ) so that we can proceed with painting etc ?

    Can the system be tested initially without having to have the burner on ( and if so how ) or must the burner be on at all times ?

    look forward to any idea's you may have

    brendan


Comments

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


    Is there water in the system at present ?? if so thats a good sign, check the expansion tank isnt still putting water into the tank, even dripping, if its not thats a better sign, but now you need to heat test in order that the system can expand, no leaks then then crack on.


  • #3
    v240gltse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 650 ✭✭✭v240gltse


    hi

    thanks for that. There is water in the system and i will check tonight that there is no dripping into the expansion tank and will then fire it up.

    thanks again

    brendan


  • #4
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    As it's been standing for 2 years, a boiler service would be in order, and make sure to check the circulating pump is working once the system is switched on (could have seized)


  • #5
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    I would tie up the ball cock in the feed & expansion tank, mark the water level and leave stand for a few days. If there is a drop in level, there is a leak.


  • #6
    JohnnieK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭JohnnieK


    shane0007 wrote: »
    I would tie up the ball cock in the feed & expansion tank, mark the water level and leave stand for a few days. If there is a drop in level, there is a leak.
    Attics are warm this time of year so some evaporation would take place in the f&e tank.


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