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Question about the pipe to my oil tank

  • 05-09-2022 04:33PM
    #1
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭


    Probably a stupid question but we were getting some building work done recently and the pipe going from the tank to the boiler got bent a bit upwards. Is it something I need to worry about/fix? There's no sign of a leak or anything and I didn't think much of it at the time because the heating hasn't been on but it's getting colder so the oil will be needed soon. Is it safe to let the boiler kick in when needed or should I investigate further first?



Comments

  • #2
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,562 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    Post a pic.

    Maybe give your service person a call.



  • #3
    Subzero3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭Subzero3


    Mine was like that and it wasn't a problem. Got the boiler serviced a year later and just got a new pipe in. If your not going to fix it then atleast wrap pluming tape around it till you do



  • #4
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    oil_pipe.jpg

    Should have thought to include an image. That's the pipe against the back wall with the bend in it.

    I had been thinking of getting the boiler serviced after next pay day so could ask their opinion then. Should I leave the boiler off until then?



  • #5
    Paulyh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭Paulyh


    I'm no expert, but they are reasonably flexible little pipes. I'd just bend it back straight.



  • #6
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119577939#Comment_119577939

    I did give it an exploratory attempt at bending but it was stiff enough and thought I'd better look into things more before applying any force. Last thing I need is for it to spring a leak



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  • #7
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,562 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    It doesn't look damaged, so leave well enough alone. The pipe should be secured better. If doing it yourself be careful not to damage it.

    With a high point on the pipe it might cause an air lock, but only if you let the tank run dry.



  • #8
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119578436#Comment_119578436

    Ok thanks. Think that's answered all my questions. I'll leave it be and work away as normal. A bigger job is needed on the line but that might be for next summer. In the mean time I'll keep it safe and keep oil in the tank.


    Thanks for the help guys.



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