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Riello pressure adjustment screw problem

  • 05-11-2014 8:31pm
    #1
    hsan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭


    A neighbour rang me this evening saying that there was an awful smell of oil in there utility. I took the case off the boiler and there was a nice bit of oil under the burner. I saw the oil dripping from the oil pump. Eventually I saw that it was dripping from centre of the pressure adjustment screw. I haven't come across this problem before so I'm just wondering is it a seal or what is the problem?


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


    Yes there is an oil seal but you will require a oil pressure gauge and FGA in order to change the seal and reset the pressure and set up the burner.


  • #3
    hsan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭hsan


    Billy Bunting wrote: »
    Yes there is an oil seal but you will require a oil pressure gauge and FGA in order to change the seal and reset the pressure and set up the burner.

    Cheers for that. I'm a plumber myself so I have a pressure gauge. I checked the pressure earlier so do you think if I put on the seal that I cud just set the pressure as it was or would I need the analyser aswell?


  • #4
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    hsan wrote: »
    Cheers for that. I'm a plumber myself so I have a pressure gauge. I checked the pressure earlier so do you think if I put on the seal that I cud just set the pressure as it was or would I need the analyser aswell?


    You could and I would imagine it would be near enough but without the FGA your guessing. :cool:


  • #5
    hsan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭hsan


    Ya I suppose tis best to leave a service man at it. Thanks for the help billy


  • #6
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    hsan wrote: »
    Cheers for that. I'm a plumber myself so I have a pressure gauge. I checked the pressure earlier so do you think if I put on the seal that I cud just set the pressure as it was or would I need the analyser aswell?

    Definitely need an analyser. The burner could have an incorrect nozzle, the air settings could be way off also.


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  • #7
    agusta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    Also get the service guy to change the flexible oil hose if over 2 years.


  • #8
    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    agusta wrote: »
    Also get the service guy to change the flexible oil hose if over 2 years.

    GRANT Book now says every year now, I think.

    Can't official give my opinion, so don't officaly ask !!!


  • #9
    agusta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    scudo2 wrote: »
    GRANT Book now says every year now, I think.

    Can't official give my opinion, so don't officaly ask !!!
    I didnt realise Grant now says every year.Its hard enough to get explain to a customer that your eighteen year old flexible hose needs to be changed.I guess if i was more established i could charge a little more and allow for changing it.so may i unofficially ask your opinion..:):rolleyes:


  • #10
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,975 ✭✭✭jimf


    every 15 to 20 years seems to be the norm in limerick ok agusta whether it needs it or not


  • #11
    agusta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    jimf wrote: »
    every 15 to 20 years seems to be the norm in limerick ok agusta whether it needs it or not
    I think were the only guys changing them.At least il know if i see one a year old,il know you serviced the boiler last :).
    ps. i have run out of hoses,went to buy a new flexible hose in a trade shop,checked the date on the hose,it said 2012.I said i didnt want it so he gave me one off a new burner


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  • #12
    jimf
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    agusta wrote: »
    I think were the only guys changing them.At least il know if i see one a year old,il know you serviced the boiler last :).
    ps. i have run out of hoses,went to buy a new flexible hose in a trade shop,checked the date on the hose,it said 2012.I said i didnt want it so he gave me one off a new burner


    feck off agusta don't you dare go after my customers :D:D


  • #13
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,975 ✭✭✭jimf


    hope you didn't go into the place in limerick that have the balls to ask you 16.50 eu for it


  • #14
    agusta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    jimf wrote: »
    feck off agusta don't you dare go after my customers :D:D
    I thought that was funny!,i got a bite :)


  • #15
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,975 ✭✭✭jimf


    agusta wrote: »
    I thought that was funny!,i got a bite :)


    of course you got a bite im getting grumpier by the day :eek:


  • #16
    agusta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    jimf wrote: »
    hope you didn't go into the place in limerick that have the balls to ask you 16.50 eu for it
    no,but i have paid 14 eu in the past when i was stuck


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