Oil smell in house

Happy Monday

Hello

3 bedroomed house with an internal oil burner boiler.....

When I put the boiler on for hours in the house I do notice an oil scent in the house and on my clothes when I leave the house!

Even after servicing the boiler....and this has been a problem for years.

If I move the oil boiler outside into the shed should this resolve the problem in the house...and how much would such a move cost?

All answers welcome.

Wearb

That shouldn't happen. What boiler make? When last serviced? Got a picture of it? Any soot anywhere?

Should be possible to fix it without moving. Even if moved, that problem will still need to be addressed.

Be sure to have a working carbon monoxide alarm.

Happy Monday

Wearb wrote: »

That shouldn't happen. What boiler make? When last serviced? Got a picture of it? Any soot anywhere?

Should be possible to fix it without moving. Even if moved, that problem will still need to be addressed.

Be sure to have a working carbon monoxide alarm.

Photos attached.

Happy Monday

Wearb wrote: »

That shouldn't happen. What boiler make? When last serviced? Got a picture of it? Any soot anywhere?

Should be possible to fix it without moving. Even if moved, that problem will still need to be addressed.

Be sure to have a working carbon monoxide alarm.

Photos of the outside area as well....

Wearb

How long had it been running when you took those outside pictures?
I would feel around that tigerloop (that glass bowl) and those flexible hoses to see if there is any dampness.

What were the combustion from the last service? When was it?

Do you have an in-date CO alarm?

The smell might be coming from the tiger loop. That one isn't suitable for there. It should be metal and vented to outside.
Having said that, it's not the first one that I've seen loke that without causing problems.

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Wearb wrote: »

How long had it been running when you took those outside pictures?
I would feel around that tigerloop (that glass bowl) and those flexible hoses to see if there is any dampness.

What were the combustion from the last service? When was it?

Do you have an in-date CO alarm?

2 minutes after I put the heat on...will check for dampness...no service in recent years as the house has been unoccupied...no CO alarm but I will get one!

TheBoyConor

The boiler enclosure looks like a fire hazard.

Is that boiler intended for indoor use?

I think it looks like a dodgy set up.

Wearb

2 minutes after I put the heat on

That explains the steam. I presume it disappears after it's on a while?

...will check for dampness...

no service in recent years as the house has been unoccupied

Well past time then. Good service guy should be able to sort you out. Look for someone that will give you a printout of the combustion test.

...no CO alarm but I will get one!

For certain.

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Wearb wrote: »

That explains the steam. I presume it disappears after it's on a while?




Well past time then. Good service guy should be able to sort you out. Look for someone that will give you a printout of the combustion test.


For certain.

Many thanks.

Hibernicis

This should be serviced annually. The service tag in second photo suggests that the last service was 12/1/2011. So you need to get that sorted ASAP

You should find out whether this boiler was designed for installation in the house or intended for outdoor installation (boiler house or enclosure). And you should get a professional opinion on the suitability of the current housing.

Firebird boilers are made in Baile Mhic Íre (Ballymakeera) in Cork and should be able to provide you with model details, specifications, approved service engineers in your area and any upgrade/retrofit options. Take a look at www.firebird.ie

jimf

theres a good chance that tigerloop is the cause of your smell issues

they vent when the boiler is running this tigerloop doesnt look suitable for indoor use

see this it may help better explain than i can https://www.anglo-nordic.com/blog/post/tigerloop-installation-guide/

is your oil tank a lot lower than your boiler

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jimf wrote: »

theres a good chance that tigerloop is the cause of your smell issues

they vent when the boiler is running this tigerloop doesnt look suitable for indoor use

see this it may help better explain than i can https://www.anglo-nordic.com/blog/post/tigerloop-installation-guide/

is your oil tank a lot lower than your boiler

Yes - plumber coming tomorrow for look.

Was serviced last in 2015/6 last as the house has been unoccupied.

A lot of food for thought given on here...he'll be amazed at my knowledge of tiger loops and so on.....many thanks for all the information.

I will certainly be looking to move this boiler or a new boiler into the new shed I am going to place in the back garden over the next 12 months.

Wearb

There isn't anything wrong with having that boiler inside. Just keep it serviced.

Happy Monday

Hibernicis wrote: »

This should be serviced annually. The service tag in second photo suggests that the last service was 12/1/2011. So you need to get that sorted ASAP

You should find out whether this boiler was designed for installation in the house or intended for outdoor installation (boiler house or enclosure). And you should get a professional opinion on the suitability of the current housing.

Firebird boilers are made in Baile Mhic Íre (Ballymakeera) in Cork and should be able to provide you with model details, specifications, approved service engineers in your area and any upgrade/retrofit options. Take a look at www.firebird.ie

Firebird RS Balanced Flue Popular 90.

Looks like it is designed for indoor use...

jimf

Happy Monday wrote: »

Firebird RS Balanced Flue Popular 90.

Looks like it is designed for indoor use...

theres no doubt about the boiler itself been suitable for indoor use

its the particular tigerloop thats not

if it hasnt been serviced 2015/16 it would be very important to at least get it done now asap indoor boiler with a hose at least 4/5 years maybe longer def needs changing asap

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jimf wrote: »

theres no doubt about the boiler itself been suitable for indoor use

its the particular tigerloop thats not

So I need a rigorous servicing with an appropriate tiger loop to fix this thing.

jimf

Happy Monday wrote: »

So I need a rigorous servicing with an appropriate tiger loop to fix this thing.

yes and yes

theguzman

If your oil tank is above the boiler you could possibly eliminate the tiger loop entirely and go for gravity, tiger loops are often used in rental accommodation to prevent air locks from tenants running out of oil etc. to avoid plumber call outs to bleed the system.