Please sign up or log in to join the discussion, Boards.ie uses cookies. It looks like it might be supplying fuel to the burner. Also oil pressure setting on pump may be too high. Does anyone know how servicing a boiler yearly effects the efficiency (long term). You can read the announcement with details. Great for safety, but unfortunately that means no central heating or hot water for taps. Thanks. E&OE. It has been highlighted that many users received a spam PM last night in the early hours. There are several reasons why this might happen (e.g. The cera-board insulation on the boiler door acts primarily as a seal to contain the hot gases within the heat exchanger. ensure oIl tanK ContaIns Kerosene 28 seCond Class C fuel to restart the boiler: 1. He put in a new nozzle and fired up boiler and checked boiler efficiency by measuring flue gases. 2. - Created by Slicejack. Can you tell me how to tell o/s Boiler to inside Check that air intake and fan are clear of debris. HI, How do you fix a "lockout" light on firebird 85/115 oil burner, i presume because the oil dropped too low it came on as a safety mechanism, but we got a refill and the light is still there. You’ll be able to tell because the display screen will be lit. Plates nearly all removed, note snail shell on right hand side plate. The flue gas properties were checked for efficiency by drilling a small hole in the flue, turning on the boiler and inserted a flue gas analyser. Before attempting to restart the boiler the front panel and the burner cover should be removed and a visual check made for any obvious problems such as oil leaks, loose connections etc. 3. 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. I have a popular 90 firebird but the box on the front does not look like your picture on the web site my black box at the front is made in Denmark and has many Allen Key positions on it can you help, Hi, This was left in and the air intake settings were adjusted to increase the efficiency. 5. Always better to do smoke test prior to using analyzer, protects oxygen cell.I would test from not to distant out side, if access point not inside. A fault in the system which is normally represented by an error code on the display screen to help you locate the issue, Unsafe conditions to keep operating such as a bad supply of gas, Push the button and hold if for up to 10 seconds, Wait for the boiler to ignite (this could take several minutes), If the original fault code wasn’t about the boiler pressure then check the pressure gauge to see if it’s too high or too low – the needle should be sat around 1 bar. It keeps doin this for a good few times b4 it finally fires up. I’m talking about the hummm from the burner through the flue. I am not convinced this is the way forward. I have the same boiler type with deteriorating door insulation. Possibly the air intake manifold is not engaging when the boiler is switched on. But this should only be done after the flue has cooled to avoid burns. There is an oil filter on the oil line, not inside the boiler. In most cases though, once you’ve found the reset button you will need to: Push the button and hold if for up to 10 seconds; Wait for the boiler to ignite (this could take several minutes) That sounds like something I would worry about. (highlighted in red) There are one or two screws on top of the control box to open to get to this connection. I have a tap type regulator on the fuel line, what is it for. 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). I remember before the service, flue gas weren’t that strong, now it has a much stronger oil burning smell?? A burner that is cutting out and re-firing is being starved of air. It fires up but cuts out to lock out after a few seconds! Modern boilers have a safety feature where they shut down when an issue is detected. These screw into the port where you bleed air from the pump. Hi. If you receive such a message, please report it by clicking the little warning triangle and delete once you have done so. In most cases though, once you’ve found the reset button … Do you happen to know anyone in the area ? patrick. Regards pat. Have you any ideas what is causing this issue and any advice as to how to fix it. Should this occur, the R E D light on the front of the boiler control panel - See diagram on previous page - … Just wondering where to buy the cera-board. This step was done prior to step 9 (before the nozzle was replaced as the results indicate that the nozzle was dirty) and then redone afterwards. Thank you. In most cases though, once you’ve found the reset button you will need to: Be careful not to press the button several times as this could lead to the boiler requiring an expensive repair. If your home is large, badly insulated, with a boiler with a larger nozzle this might explain most of the difference. But comparing your pictures to mine, your looks new. the firebird popluar 90 in the house we bought is missing all the baffle plates. Just find the manufacturer of your boiler to discover what the error code means. As Andrea asked, is there any oil filter or air filter to be replaced? 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..? It finally blew yesterday. Very helpful. Ensure that the boiler thermostat, time switch (if fitted) and any external controls connected to the boiler are set to call for heat. am i right or am i right? I asked a boiler engineer I know about you burner not igniting, and he said the following: I had a similar problem to this yesterday, and it was the ignition coil which had short circuited, and had also blown the control box (with the reset button). 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. Any black soot in or around the boiler is a sign of incomplete combustion which produces carbon monoxide. Find the best boiler for your needs, or see how the latest A-rated boilers compare with each other and your existing one. Once the temperature decreases the burner starts with the same ignition sequence. Ensure that there is power getting to the boiler. 4. Firebird outside oil boiler in its own galvanized box unit approx. 4. Many thanks Brian. If the water pressure is either too low or too high your boiler could stop working altogether, not just lockout. Now however, once I let the red reset button go the boiler does not shut down but rather continues to … If you’re seeing an error code but aren’t sure what it means, you can find out by using our error code guides. The condenser has been replaced and the pressure is OK (inside the green band on gauge) – any ideas as to the fault? You’ve repaired the fault, reset the boiler and are well on your way to getting the boiler going again only for it not to ignite. hi, This is the connection that Shane was writing about. 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. © 2020 Boiler Guide The Helpful Engineer © 2020. ivor. If the boiler hasn’t reset then you should contact a qualified engineer who will be able to locate the fault. this sounds to me like its the air damper jack that is leaking you can get a seal for these approx. Kevin, The best thing to do is contact the boiler supplier or manufacturer and check. Press reset button (see diagram above) 2. I have firebird super q 90 boiler. A build up of limescale or sludge on the heat exchanger can restrict the flow of water and result in your heating system ‘kettling; i.e. All boilers have a reset button but where it’s located on the appliance will vary from model to model.
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