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Oil burner making outside wall black!

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  • 03-11-2019 7:15pm
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    lucast2007us
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    Hi there folks.
    We bought our house 2 months ago it was empty for a full year before that.

    The boiler we noticed recently is making the outside wall all black. Does it just need a service, it was obviously not being used for over a year and god knows if it was ever serviced before that.

    The boiler is 9 inches from the wall.

    Anyone had this happen before. Hopefully a easy fix with a service. Have attached picture.
    Thanks


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    jimf
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    a good service engineer will be able to sort it for you

    probably not serviced for a few years


    don't use it for now as your only making the problem worse as it will be all sooted up inside plus co readings from it could be through the roof

    I know its an outdoor boiler but badly placed vents etc can allow a dangerous level to make its way indoors


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    lucast2007us
    Registered Users Posts: 801 ✭✭✭lucast2007us


    jimf wrote:
    a good service engineer will be able to sort it for you

    jimf wrote:
    probably not serviced for a few years


    Cool thanks for that would I be able to hose it down to remove the marks on the wall?
    My wife is going nuts about the wall


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    jimf
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    lucast2007us wrote: »
    Cool thanks for that would I be able to hose it down to remove the marks on the wall?
    My wife is going nuts about the wall


    no reason why you cant wash the wall down once up and running properly

    just be careful you don't get water into the flue of the boiler


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    disposableFish
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    Worth noting that you have no idea what kind of dodgy oil the previous owner was getting or what kind of crud is in the tank.

    Still though, you need a good service ASAP.


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    punisher5112
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    The exhaust is facing into the wall???

    Not great should be facing away.


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    lucast2007us
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    Thanks all how do I know if it is a condensing or non condensing boiler?


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    Wearb
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    The exhaust is facing into the wall???

    Not great should be facing away.


    No. It's a 360 degree exhaust.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    Wearb
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    lucast2007us wrote: »
    Thanks all how do I know if it is a condensing or non condensing boiler?
    From what I can see it's non condensing.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    lucast2007us
    Registered Users Posts: 801 ✭✭✭lucast2007us


    Wearb wrote:
    No. It's a 360 degree exhaust.


    Thanks so the exhaust is the chimney looking thing sticking out of the top?
    Ha sorry for all the questions


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    Wearb
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    lucast2007us wrote: »
    Thanks so the exhaust is the chimney looking thing sticking out of the top?
    Ha sorry for all the questions

    Yes. Mostly called the flue.

    Don't worry about all the questions. Lots of helpful posters here to help answer them.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    lucast2007us
    Registered Users Posts: 801 ✭✭✭lucast2007us


    Wearb wrote:
    Yes. Mostly called the flue.

    Wearb wrote:
    Don't worry about all the questions. Lots of helpful posters here to help answer them.


    Thanks again. Is the black stuff dangerous?


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    Wearb
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    lucast2007us wrote: »
    Thanks again. Is the black stuff dangerous?


    It's oil soot and is classed as dangerous. It will be ok when wet while washing off. Wear a fine particle dust mask and gloves.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    lucast2007us
    Registered Users Posts: 801 ✭✭✭lucast2007us


    Do I need any special chemical to get it off the wall or just hose it and scrub it?


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    Wearb
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    lucast2007us wrote: »
    Do I need any special chemical to get it off the wall or just hose it and scrub it?


    It's difficult enough to remove. A car washer is good, but if not scrubbing brush, hot water and detergent.



    As mentioned already, if you are going to be splashing water about, turn off heating and pull a plastic bag over the flue.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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