Oil Burner not kicking in.

SCOOP 64 · 23-12-2022 5:18pm #1

I have a reillo40 burner ,the last 2 days when starting first time it locks out (red light on burner) now when i press red button in for 3/4 seconds let go then kicks after about 30 seconds then boiler stays running, only have to do this once, any idea what could course this, im hoping it will keep working over Christmas because haven't a hope getting someone to look at it before then.

Wearb · 23-12-2022 6:51pm

Send your regular service guy a text. Tell him that you are not looking for a call out, but if he could talk you through something you could do.

SCOOP 64 · 23-12-2022 10:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120029768#Comment_120029768

My regular Guy not that reliable ,text him 2 months ago next time he is in the area can he service my boiler ,he replied will do, heard nothing since.

Wearb · 23-12-2022 10:38pm

Post a pic of the burner area with red cover removed.

SCOOP 64 · 23-12-2022 11:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120030329#Comment_120030329

Will do in the morning.

Wearb · 24-12-2022 1:14am

OK. I'll help if I can.

SCOOP 64 · 27-12-2022 5:44pm

photos added

youtheman · 27-12-2022 6:45pm

If I was you I'd do a quick check by cleaning the photocell that detects the flame. Turn off the power and follow the first few steps of these instructions. Try just cleaning the lens and replacing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT9XLATFBjs&t=49s

Wearb · 27-12-2022 7:02pm

As above. No need to remove the cell to clean it.

Was it smoking recently?

Is the shutter/flap on the right hand side opening during its attempt to start?

SCOOP 64 · 27-12-2022 8:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120038612#Comment_120038612

No not smoking, haven't even noticed a shutter/flap always dark when trying to start it, will look in daylight.

Oil Burner not kicking in.

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