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oil burner nozzle

  • 01-08-2015 8:22am
    #1
    deaglan169
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭


    Im a little confused as to what type of nozzle i require for my boiler, it has a riello burner unsure of model number as its worn off, it runs on kerosene too, a quick google brings up alot of different variations, is there a standard nozzle for kerosene?


Comments

  • #2
    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    Depends on the model. You need to remove the nozzle and bring it to a plumbers providers to get the same type


  • #3
    agusta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    The nozzle it determined by the make and model of your boiler and also the output you require from your boiler to suit your heating requirements.Changing like for like nozzles in no way guarantees your boiler will be set up correctly or even close to correct.What make of boiler/model boiler have you..


  • #4
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,975 ✭✭✭jimf


    one of the most common problems I find in the oil boiler servicing world is the wrong nozzle fitted to burners so off to the plumbers and get like for like and you still have the wrong one

    as agusta says above a lot to more involved that just fitting a nozzle


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


    Fiskar wrote: »
    Depends on the model. You need to remove the nozzle and bring it to a plumbers providers to get the same type

    and just sniff the air to see if the flue gases are safe :rolleyes::rolleyes:


  • #6
    deaglan169
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭deaglan169


    the boiler and burner i have is a firebird popular 90 and riello 40, i havent taken it apart to check what nozzle is fitted but ill probaby tackle into it this weekend weather permitting


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  • #7
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    deaglan169 wrote: »
    the boiler and burner i have is a firebird popular 90 and riello 40, i havent taken it apart to check what nozzle is fitted but ill probaby tackle into it this weekend weather permitting

    And make sure your oil pressure, air settings and FGA reading is spot on


  • #8
    deaglan169
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭deaglan169


    well i dont have a meter to check that so it will just be a very basic service as boiler has been neglected by previous home owner


  • #9
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    deaglan169 wrote: »
    well i dont have a meter to check that so it will just be a very basic service as boiler has been neglected by previous home owner

    Well you're doing it or or your safety no favours either. Get a professional in


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


    you will pay approx. a tenner for a nozzle why not go the rest of the way and get it done properly


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


    A burner incorrectly set up will cost you more than the price of a professional service.


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