You should be able to work it out based on that. Table A - boiler start and burner related fault finding table for all Grant Vortex oil fired boilers Fault Cause Action Boiler will not start Low pressure cut-out activate Refill system to 0.5 - 1.0 bar. Home; About Us; Services. This time I'm hoping someone can help solve the mystery as to why my boiler keeps cutting out. technics100: Dec 14, 2004 3:24 PM: Posted in group: uk.d-i-y: Hi. If the boiler is in CH mode boiler will firer up and run, However if the pump is not circulating the hot water provided, water becomes hotter and hotter. My boiler does a similar thing. Home; About Us; Services. My Glow*worm boiler keeps cutting out. Hi, I most without a doubt will make certain to don?t put out of your The photocell needed to be replaced also as part of the service. I have a Firebird 90 oil boiler.Would mineral wool insulation sheets around it This is not a good way to prolong the life of your boiler. The boiler was serviced during the summer and worked fine until recently. I have it on the 60degree setting. Show Less. The pressure is too high. Reply . Could you tell me the exact nozzles to purchase The system was drained and new radiators fitted, with new pipe routing in some cases. If the boiler was damp/wet there might be steam in the flue gases for a while until it all drys. Can you tell me how to tell o/s Boiler to inside patrick. These screw into the port where you bleed air from the pump. The boiler and housing are in excellent condition for the age of the unit. Could the boiler be getting too hot as it cant regulate correctly and cutting out as a safety feature? The problems started when it went into lockout mode. why does my oil central heating boiler keep cutting out ? by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:02 pm, Post i posted on here recently about the gas boiler cutting out because of low pressure in the system, anyway i topped the system uo with water and it has been fine.....however the wind in the last few days has been howling in the air outlet hose/flue and its now cutting out again and going in to safety mode which turns the gas/heating off The debris were removed from the fire box below by hand. The cover should be on the burner to get more accurate air intake readings and prevent excess air readings. It is burning at 95% efficiency but unfortunately it is still cutting out after approx. Thanks for all your help. When one runs out of oil, the new supply stirs up all the muck in the tank, so it should be left to settle before attempting to restart the boiler. 2. As a pump is used to move water around the central heating system, if it is not working properly, then hot water could just stay in the boiler rather than be moved around the … However, when the hot water is on by itself, the boiler (Glow-worm Ultimate 30-80FF) seems to start ok, along with the Grundfoss pump, but 2 minutes later, the boiler cuts out and the pump seems to continue. I have been able to re-start using the restart button but again it cuts out after a short while. am i right or am i right? It'll run the CH for 5 minutes, then turn off for 5 minutes, repeat. 15 years old. Martin. Is it normal for a boiler system to run for 3-5 minutes or so and then shut off for a minute or two and start back up again? Consequently, when the tank is refilled, air becomes trapped in the line, forming an air bubble between the oil tank and the burner. Also get them to check why the boiler was wet in the first place and repair if necessary. by Saloe » Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:26 pm, Post Click here. This can often be caused by a faulty boiler valve or more typically, a leak in the system. The pressure was 27 psi and the water temp was only 100 degrees. The rads only get luke warm. All pipework cold, so it hadn't fired at all. Did you try opening the bleed nut (allen key) slightly while firing it up? But this should only last for a short while. Answered in 1 hour by: 2/12/2013. Plates nearly all removed, note snail shell on right hand side plate. Just not when inserted . 15 years old maybe more. I have bled the radiators and after waiting 10 - 15 mins fired the boiler again only for it to cut off. Once the temperature decreases the burner starts with the same ignition sequence. DIY VIDEO | Is the oil nozzle the same size as the one in the article? by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:33 pm, Post Note that the insulation on the cover is in poor condition. But how does an oil boiler work? I would suggest you check the water level in your feed tank, then check for leaks in the system and then call your local plumber. Re: Worcester Heatslave Combi 15/19 boiler keeps cutting out, It is currently Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:51 pm. If it does then buy a new thermostat and count yourself enormously lucky that it was that simple and cheap. : A guide to restarting oil heating boilers after they've been off for a while or the oil has run out. by probwetnexmate » Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:44 pm, Post The oil tank can be fitted on site and filled with oil as and when it’s needed and, in most cases, can be a cheaper heating solution than electric. its a ideal classic nf250 My particular boiler is a 14 year old oil fueled Firebird popular 90 type. Hi if so, do you know the dimensions and shapes they need to be? If lowering the pressure doesn’t make any difference try bleeding the radiators of excess air and water before calling a Gas … If there's a good roar (flame established) then the photo resistor. Generally, boiler pressure should be between 1 and 2 bar. 30-45 minutes. 5. I do not think it is air locked. The air intake opens properly but when it attempts to fire up it will light for just a second before extinguishing, it repeatedly tries to fire but keeps going out after a second. If you have serial number of boiler and details it will make it easier for them to order. Thawing the pipes and then insulating, however, will prevent this from happening frequently. He had a look, said it was fine and increased the oil pressure. I completed the service as above, on the newer Firebird Enviromax C44 popular boiler, a quick question about flue emission post service. when i turn my heating on it comes on for about 45 mins then cuts out and smoke comes from the bolier the reset light comes on the boiler and if you press it it fires up again and restarts but keeps cutting out. why does my oil central heating boiler keep cutting out ? The boiler is switching itself off due to in-built safety mechanisms – if it did not shut down, then the boiler could overheat. This was the first ever service (installed late 2010, very little soot, alot of liquid at bottom), does the flue gas tend to be smokier after a service (possibly burning off the little soot left over). So how much truth are in these statements? What size is you house, mine (the one in the article) is a 3 bed semi. Keep an eye on you oil supply. Plumber: Marc, Plumber replied 7 years ago. I have tried bleeding it several times and pressing the red button many times ! The pump is staying on but the burner won’t ignite, what would the issue be? As I got a Popular 90 oil boiler off a person and I would Then the repair is kept out of sight, note the article gives a distance to drill the hole. To clean this the oil line needs to be closed off at the valve and the cover plate of the filter removed and the filter replaced. 2euro from any quality heating suppliers or the whole unit can be replaced if your handy at diy I would say you could do this yourself You should contact their technical department and check with them. If your home is large, badly insulated, with a boiler with a larger nozzle this might explain most of the difference. Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 5,580 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne. Anyway its not possible from this distance to diagnose the issue so perhaps you should get a second opinion from a qualified boiler installer/ service person. Can you suggest some simplified ways at maybe been able to fix this problem thanks. Low water pressure is another common reason why a central heating boiler may cut out. Make sure there is no water in fuel line-water can collect i n bottom of oil-storage tank and needs draining off. This time I'm hoping someone can help solve the mystery as to why my boiler keeps cutting out. Answered in 1 hour by: 2/12/2013. You need an Oilman to sort it. by thescruff » Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:03 pm, Post I need new cera-board for the door but not sure where to get it, have tried online with no joy, The part number is ACC090GSK. by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:15 pm, Post It looks like it might be supplying fuel to the burner. Andy Dix on 20th January 2017 at 11:04 pm Emailed Ideal about pressure loss, not had the decency to reply. When your heating oil storage tank runs dry, your oil burner uses up the last of the fuel until the feed line is drained. Are you experiencing boiler ‘lockout’ but aren’t quite sure what it means or what’s causing it? D. dontknowitall. They may simply need to carry out a service which will include cleaning dirty filters, removing air locks and cleaning blocked nozzles. Too much pressure in the boiler will cause the boiler’s automatic safety precautions to kick in and shut the boiler down. Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 5,580 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne. Take it out and clean the end of it and repalce. Exploring in Yahoo I ultimately stumbled upon this site. But comparing your pictures to mine, your looks new. OP . I cant recommend anyone in the New Ross area. after about 5 minutes or so of heating, the boiler shuts down and the overheat I have been able to re-start using the restart button but again it cuts out after a short while. Steve. Today I had a service engineer have a look but he could not exactly find the problem. Today, boilers are much more efficient so there is no need to oversize a boiler. I have a tap type regulator on the fuel line, what is it for. by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:57 pm, Post mind this site and provides it a look regularly. I have a trianco eurotrader boiler, in a external boiler house. Check that air intake and fan are clear of debris. its a ideal classic nf250 This can trigger your boiler to cut out. Any advice/suggestions greatly appreciated. This can often be caused by a faulty boiler valve or more typically, a leak in the system. You can check the pressure of your boiler by looking at the gauge – an ideal reading would be around 1 bar. Any suggestions as the what could be causing this cut-out problem as the plumber is suggesting replacing parts with I think second hand parts. A burner that is cutting out and re-firing is being starved of air. The air intake opens properly but when it attempts to fire up it will light for just a second before going extinguishing, it repeatedly tries to fire but keeps going out after a second. This should push any air out but BE CAREFUL this will spit out kerosene also. It can be particularly worrisome when your boiler ‘locks out’ – especially in the colder months when you need it the most. If it does then buy a new thermostat and count yourself enormously lucky that it was that simple and cheap. Front cover opened up to access the firebox for cleaning. I serviced mine as best i could from your instructions. regards Like to put it in side a small house Can you advise me what to check. Also my boiler is really black compared to yours. Always check new nozzle is for gas oil, kerosene or both. Excellent Post and great shared to oil boiler and flue gas. The boiler I inspected yesterday kept turning on and off like this. It was serviced a few months ago and worked fine up until this. I have servived my popular 90 and changed the gasket board on front panel but if I put the door back on it cuts in and out ! it’s dated at about 20years old, can we get a welder to make new plates? Sometimes balanced flues can leak exhaust gases into the air intake when seals perish. Oil Boiler keeps cutting out by gcjb » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:36 am Last post by htg engineer Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:04 pm Replies 1 Views 2951; Potterton PUMA 80 - pilot keeps cutting out when C.H. Will any similar unit work, or do I have to get the exact same part. Soldato. Firebird outside oil boiler in its own galvanized box unit approx. If so, where are they and how is it done Please? 2. How to Bleed and Restart Your Oil Heating. If these steps don’t solve the issue and your boiler keeps cutting out, you may need to contact a professional heating engineer to diagnose and fix the problem. 1. I have a problem with my my firebird 90. I think the only way is to turn the oil off disconnect it and shake it out, can't remember to be honest, perhaps a play with it and see if anything unscrews. Maybe there is a small bit of air still in there? Don't think it has tripped on the hi limit stat, the boiler only runs for a few minutes and then cuts out, the op was shown how to vent air from the boiler by opening its PRV, it might point to faulty pump or maybe a faulty stat even with a new boiler. The boiler fired up fine but only run for a few minutes before cutting out and initially only heated the pipes upto to the upstairs cupboard where the flow and return pipes start to go off to the radiators. There is no air filter as far as I am aware. Also oil pressure setting on pump may be too high. Oil Boiler not firing 10:30 pm in Ballyfermot. Is your home well insulated? 3. Thank you. Firebird enviromax 3yr old Serviced fail to stay on longer 20 seconds after service . Where would the leak be from. Mark on 28th January 2017 at 8:24 pm Had boiler fault tonight and not even been fitted a year, checked other sources online and it was ignition lock out saying check other gas appliances .. All are fine? this sounds to me like its the air damper jack that is leaking you can get a seal for these approx. Hi could you advise me if 250 liters of oil used over 39 days with the oil on for about 4 hours a day in a semi detached house 1320sq f with 8 rads is alot or average or what should it be ty. HOME | Call for an Oil boiler not firing. Don't think it has tripped on the hi limit stat, the boiler only runs for a few minutes and then cuts out, the op was shown how to vent air from the boiler by opening its PRV, it might point to faulty pump or maybe a faulty stat even with a new boiler. I’ve a Popular 115 unit and the heating system has 3 circuits – hot water, ground and first floors. Had a problem with water in tank fixed that New nozzle and burner now working fine But when put into boiler it’s miss firing I cleaned firebird out and burner started happy days. Andy Dix on 20th January 2017 at 11:04 pm Emailed Ideal about pressure loss, not had the decency to reply. U Hi, I am looking to get my oil burner serviced properly and I am located in new Ross, co. Wexford. As a boiler engineer i would advise anyone with a boiler inside their house to get a carbon monoxide alarm fitted. Thanks. Any ideas? Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images . Table A - boiler start and burner related fault finding table for all Grant Vortex oil fired boilers Fault Cause Action Boiler will not start Low pressure cut-out activate Refill system to 0.5 - 1.0 bar. The two pipes above the boiler are warm and the cylinder thermostat certainly trips the system on and off if rotated. I’ve cleaned the boiler and flu, checked that the magic eye is clean! By this I mean it starts and runs for about ten seconds and then stops. If this is the case, you’ll need the help of a professional. Trianco Boiler Cutting Out Constantly: technics100: 12/14/04 3:24 PM: Hi. Thanks, Valve for pressure gauge in firebird oil burner is leaking…. The system was drained when new radiators were fitted, with new pipe routing in some cases. Strong smell of oil in the garage. Hi all can anyone please help me . Removing the steel plates above the fire box to allow cleaning. no electrical supply to burner Check for 230 V at boiler terminal block. I have a combination 90 indoor unit and may consider changing for an external unit in years to come and insulate the housing for noise and heat loss…although I assume some level of airflow would still be required for ventilation/air supply..? The rads only get luke warm. You need to have burner cover in place to analyse the boiler correctly. Hi I have a trianco eurostar oil fired boiler, all has been working fine and it has been serviced this year - but last few days it hasn't fired up and when I take front cover off it has an amber light on and I have to push the light/button to get it to fire up, it is then okay again for a day or two before exactly the same happens again As Andrea asked, is there any oil filter or air filter to be replaced? Thankyou for the quick reply. I am not convinced this is the way forward. Yeah, I've been getting to do plenty of this lately.A lot of people don't know how to do this when they first move out or in to a house with oil hea… How long should a boiler last you if serviced yearly (or more often if required)? I’m talking about the hummm from the burner through the flue. Combi boiler cutting out while running hot water. Now it it tripping after a couple of minutes. 6. Does anyone know how I may fix this an why it may be doing it? The condenser has been replaced and the pressure is OK (inside the green band on gauge) – any ideas as to the fault? when your burner is running does it actually heat the rads/water what button are you pressing to restrart the fact your service engineer stated your boiler is running at 95% eff tells me he really does not have a clue how to use an fga to start with also what parts is he going to change he is really only guessing. Front panel cover on the grass, with the boiler side facing upwards. Low water pressure is another common reason why a central heating boiler may cut out. Do you happen to know anyone in the area ? My boiler keeps cutting out after some time, main 15 he a boiler, yes, - Answered by a verified Plumber We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. You can find it at https://www.heating-parts.co.uk/FIREBIRD-COMBUSTION-DOOR-INSULATION-50-70-90-ACC090GSK/product/276673/276673/. The burner starts with ignition as normal. Good to know. DISCLAIMER | the boiler has been serviced and cleaned. 'THE HELPFUL ENGINEER' FACEBOOK PAGE. Show More. I also remember the plumber saying that because of the efficiency of this boiler very little residues in flue exhaust gases. The pressure was 27 psi and the water temp was only 100 degrees. by thescruff » Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:47 pm, Post Plenty of oil in the tank. I have the same boiler type with deteriorating door insulation. Without seeing your situation its hard to comment, but in general I think you could do either. Did he clean the electrodes etc? if servicing a indoor boiler with a flue going through the wall to the outside,would you do your smoke pump test and probe throught a hole that you drill in the flue or would you take a reading from outside. Just wondering where to buy the cera-board. I wouldn't have the first clue as to how to do that, and the internet seems to be of no help whatsoever (apart from your good self). By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our … Have you any ideas what is causing this issue and any advice as to how to fix it. Any ideas? Are you experiencing boiler ‘lockout’ but aren’t quite sure what it means or what’s causing it? Clean and replace. Has diesel (gas oil) got a higher calorific value than kerosine and is it cheaper and therefore would conversion to green diesel be worth considering to heat my house. I have a similar issue with an oil boiler cutting out. I have been able to re-start using the restart button but again it cuts out after a short while. It has been cutting out intermittently ever since. The pressure didn’t appear to go down at all before the unit came back on… Trianco Boiler Cutting Out Constantly. Today I had a service engineer have a look but he could not exactly find the problem. The downstairs radiators are working fine, the problem is just with the upstair ones. was discovered inside the firebox. Hi all can anyone please help me . Stat is at 75. The body work is scraped as much as possible. 4. It works well sometimes, then it won't do anything and I'm getting a message of F4, have no idea what that means. FORUM RULES, Post Just a quick one, do you know the partnimbet for the baffle door insulation and seal for the 82 ? An oil boiler is often the best way to do this. Plumber: Marc, Plumber replied 7 years ago. In other boilers this insulation is not exposed but is protected behind metal. we had it serviced and plumber told us this, and that we’re losing 50%+ efficiency due to this. It's a bit of a strange one as we know always to leave the oil in the tank settle before switching on the boiler. Share this conversation. Many thanks Brian. Turns out we were just about out of oil and have since had the tank refilled. The motorised valves are manufactured by Sunvic and one fails about every 3 years, but I get them refurbished by a chap in England. It is a Myson Volaire Pressure Jet 50/70. ivor. Not blocking the air intake of course. It is coming from the brass coloured cylander which has the copper chord attached to it. Too much air intake will sometimes cause ignition problems, that could explain removing baffles improves ignition maybe. Also do you have a name for a “great” service engineer in the north cork area…? when i turn my heating on it comes on for about 45 mins then cuts out and smoke comes from the bolier the reset light comes on the boiler and if you press it it fires up again and restarts but keeps cutting out. Take it out and clean the end of it and repalce. New warmflow oil condenser boiler keeps cutting out. Do I put fresh fire cement at the bottom and where do I get new insulating for the top. If lowering the pressure doesn’t make any difference try bleeding the radiators of excess air and water before calling a Gas Safe engineer. Trianco Boiler Cutting Out Constantly Showing 1-17 of 17 messages. I have a popular Firebird 90 oil fired burner running on the old gas oil. My boiler keeps cutting out after some time, main 15 he a boiler, yes, - Answered by a verified Plumber We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. It’s a 4 bed detached but we have it on timer and it only runs 6h per day…. Before you call the engineer, check out our top boiler problems and advice on how to troubleshoot them. Very helpful. There is sufficient fuel in the tank and I have tried the reset button to no avail. thanks. if im correct this unit is at the right hand side of your burner and opens the air damper when the burner is turned on, Hi I have firebird 90 in outside shed, riello burner too, can you give me an idea as to the average kero consumption per hour for the boiler. Steve. Thanks in advance Every year we find once we adjust the timings when winter comes along, and also increase the thermostat setting on the grey on top of the burner, the system intermittently fails to ignite yet pressing the little button on the grey thermostat box gets it going again. Contact your nearest firebird stockist , they can order in for you. the boiler has been serviced and cleaned. The system is pressurised. Restart boiler and that may do the job. Show only OP | 31 May 2015 at 14:51 #1. mrochester . The sticker says the nozel is 1.6 – 3 ph I’m assuming thats 1.6 ltr per hour. 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