If the boiler keeps shutting off, it could be due to closed valves, air caught in the system or a broken pump. Clean and replace. Combi boiler cutting out while running hot water. It is important however to use a qualified person to do the work. Since this article was first published an OFTEC qualified boiler servicer, e-mailed me to say that he would do two things slightly differently to ensure more accurate results using the flue analyser, these were: 1. 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. It fires up but cuts out to lock out after a few seconds! I have it on the 60degree setting. The cera-board insulation on the boiler door acts primarily as a seal to contain the hot gases within the heat exchanger. You could carefully test burner outside boiler by pointing in safe direction and covering front of blast tube to satisfy photocell. I have a problem with my my firebird 90. We got a brand new warmflow oil condenser boiler fitted in June. All above the burner and on the front cover. Could the boiler be getting too hot as it cant regulate correctly and cutting out as a safety feature? Boiler was locked out when I got up this morning. Also oil pressure setting on pump may be too high. Show Less. Written on: July 14, 2020. The boiler is insulated anyway as part of its construction, so the benefit of adding more would probably be minimal. Many thanks in advance. Air in your radiators will shorten their life as corrosion will quicken. the firebird popluar 90 in the house we bought is missing all the baffle plates. The pressure didn’t appear to go down at all before the unit came back on… Hi, firebird 50/90 making a whineing sound fairly high pitch. Thx for any help you can give, ty. hi’ sometimes my firebird wont ignite at first attempt or wont fire at all, although, it will keep on trying to ignite automatically every 5 seconds until ignition occurs, but if it dosnt fire i switch it off and remove the front plate and remove 1 or 2 baffles put plate back on and this usually leads to ignition sequence, i guess that when this problem presents its something to do with airflow in the combustion chamber?? The system was drained and new radiators fitted, with new pipe routing in some cases. Reading this info So i’m satisfied to express that I have What is locking out, the burner or the boiler. It is a Myson Volaire Pressure Jet 50/70. by thescruff » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:31 pm, Post 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. 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. A burner that is cutting out and re-firing is being starved of air. Does anyone know how I may fix this an why it may be doing it? How long should a boiler last you if serviced yearly (or more often if required)? 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 If this is the case, you’ll need the help of a professional. If so, where are they and how is it done Please? He put in a new nozzle and fired up boiler and checked boiler efficiency by measuring flue gases. I too need a new insulation panel. The boiler and housing are in excellent condition for the age of the unit. Boiler was locked out when I got up this morning. Eventually she fired up and was working fine for 5/6 hours ,now when I switch it on, the pump is working fine but the burner won’t ignite, have bleed it again and no joy. Maybe there is a small bit of air still in there? Recently boiler cutting out after a short time and not heating thereafter. Call 0800 080 7875. All pipework cold, so it hadn't fired at all. weblog posts in this sort of space . I wouldn’t add more myself as it would possibly void Firebirds warranty. If you log onto http://www.oftec.org/, you can enter your County, and a list of OFTEC certified boiler technicians in your area will come up. Turns out we were just about out of oil and have since had the tank refilled. I have a Firebird Popular 90 Boiler and my radiators are full of air, I have bled them regularly but there has been no improvement. The condenser has been replaced and the pressure is OK (inside the green band on gauge) – any ideas as to the fault? by Saloe » Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:26 pm, Post Hi all When I run a hot tap the combi boiler fires up and heats the water. 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 by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:33 pm, Post I had the oil pump, motor and photocell replaced approx one month ago after the boiler wouldn't work. - It's a newly installed gas combi boiler. Then a vacuum cleaner was used to clean out the lower firebox. Strong smell of oil in the garage. This can trigger your boiler to cut out. Turns out we were just about out of oil and have since had the tank refilled. For the last week or so it was firing sometimes, and sometimes not. Otherwise, replace the photocell and it should work 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 photocell needed to be replaced also as part of the service. The combustion analyser gives you combustion efficiency, not boiler efficiency. An oil boiler is often the best way to do this. 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. The pressure didn’t appear to go down at all before the unit came back on… It is coming from the brass coloured cylander which has the copper chord attached to it. The boiler works fine for maybe 2 weeks at a time and will then just stop working. be helpful? Show only OP | 31 May 2015 at 14:51 #1. mrochester . I had to get a new pump last year and I asked the plumber, he said its nothing to worry about. 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. Change the nozzle, its probably full of sediment after YOU ran out of Fuel,if you keep on resetting the control box that will soon need replacing. An OFTEC certified engineer will examine the boiler, check that the nozzles are clean and replace any dirty or faulty filters, and ensure your oil tank is in good condition. Best of luck. It is a Myson Volaire Pressure Jet 50/70. This is not a good way to prolong the life of your boiler. Home; About Us; Services. There is a lot of equipment and knowledge required to carry out a complete service. Too much pressure in the boiler will cause the boiler’s automatic safety precautions to kick in and shut the boiler down. Do I put fresh fire cement at the bottom and where do I get new insulating for the top. its a ideal classic nf250 Cheers author for your helpful blog and outstanding article to Plumbing service. Written by: Ian Kelly. Trianco Boiler Cutting Out Constantly Showing 1-17 of 17 messages. My central heating oil boiler keeps cutting out. Discussion in 'Home and Garden' started by mrochester, 31 May 2015. 6. 5. its a ideal classic nf250 , my firebird sometimes will misfire on start mode maybe once maybe 10 times before it ignites i used to believe at first that this was caused by dirty fuel but i discovered its an air problem, ive found that if i loosen the front plate it fires 1st time but if not i remove plate and pull some of the baffels out it works good thats if i put the plate back and tighten the 4 nuts by fingers only. Not enough air or too much fuel. In other boilers this insulation is not exposed but is protected behind metal. Hi. 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. It looks like it might be supplying fuel to the burner. But I have a leak and I don’t know how to stop it. If the boiler was damp/wet there might be steam in the flue gases for a while until it all drys. The rads only get luke warm. I have been able to re-start using the restart button but again it cuts out after a short while. The thermostat unit (plastic housing shown on top of boiler)is damaged on my 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. Sometimes balanced flues can leak exhaust gases into the air intake when seals perish. 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. The pressure is too high. Thanks for the feedback, it's always handy. Hi all When I run a hot tap the combi boiler fires up and heats the water. It finally blew yesterday. if so, do you know the dimensions and shapes they need to be? Thanking you in advance. by thescruff » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:36 pm, Post Hi, Thanks, Valve for pressure gauge in firebird oil burner is leaking…. I have added these below. Many thanks Brian. SAFETY FIRST | and whats the permanent solution to this occasional problem? I’ve been exploring for a little for any high quality articles or I have been able to re-start using the restart button but again it cuts out after a short while. Happened me once-bled almost a litre of water . When your heating oil storage tank runs dry, your oil burner uses up the last of the fuel until the feed line is drained. Always check new nozzle is for gas oil, kerosene or both. Nov 23, 2009 Thread Starter #2 Possibly the solenoid valve not opening. Low water pressure is another common reason why a central heating boiler may cut out. I do not think it is air locked. Answered in 1 hour by: 2/12/2013. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our … Hi I have a firebird 90 boiler and when I switch it on the burner keeps tryin to fire up but cuts out again after a second or two. 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. Possibly the air intake manifold is not engaging when the boiler is switched on. Low water pressure. Many thanks in advance. I hope this was helpful to show how much work can be involved to service a boiler properly. This should push any air out but BE CAREFUL this will spit out kerosene also. Once the temperature decreases the burner starts with the same ignition sequence. Very helpful. That sounds like something I would worry about. Contact your nearest firebird stockist , they can order in for you. Front cover opened up to access the firebox for cleaning. D. dontknowitall. The boiler fired up fine but only ran 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. Make sure there is no water in fuel line-water can collect i n bottom of oil-storage tank and needs draining off. Did you check our previous article out? Show More. am i right or am i right? Reply . This is why it is exposed. This time I'm hoping someone can help solve the mystery as to why my boiler keeps cutting out. The sticker says the nozel is 1.6 – 3 ph I’m assuming thats 1.6 ltr per hour. no electrical supply to burner Check for 230 V at boiler terminal block. You can then contact them to arrange the repair. Kitchen roll and rags were used to do this, as other wise the vacuum cleaner may have been damaged sucking up water. Thanks in advance Firebird outside oil boiler in its own galvanized box unit approx. You can find it at https://www.heating-parts.co.uk/FIREBIRD-COMBUSTION-DOOR-INSULATION-50-70-90-ACC090GSK/product/276673/276673/. Like to put it in side a small house 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, Any advice gratefully received. The two pipes above the boiler are warm and the cylinder thermostat certainly trips the system on and off if rotated. Starting to remove the front panel of the boiler. Exploring in Yahoo I ultimately stumbled upon this site. Now it it tripping after a couple of minutes. Today I had a service engineer have a look but he could not exactly find the problem. Can you tell me how to tell o/s Boiler to inside Theres no easy fix on this. 2. Cheers, will do. I had left the covers off since the last lockout. How to Bleed and Restart Your Oil Heating. Required fields are marked *. The pressure was 27 psi and the water temp was only 100 degrees. The system is pressurised. Good to know. It has been cutting out intermittently ever since. Find out what the most common boiler problems are and how to fix them with our handy troubleshooting guide! There is sufficient fuel in the tank and I have tried the reset button to no avail. Before you call the engineer, check out our top boiler problems and advice on how to troubleshoot them. we had it serviced and plumber told us this, and that we’re losing 50%+ efficiency due to this. ivor. Note that the insulation on the cover is in poor condition. As a result during the service, water (and one snail!) Share this conversation. Is the oil nozzle the same size as the one in the article? 30-45 minutes. 15 years old maybe more. Call for an Oil boiler not firing. You should contact their technical department and check with them. I have a Firebird 90 furnace about 10 years old that has been serviced annually. Loosen screw on left side and pull the control box out - it slides out. Firebird outside oil boiler in its own galvanized box unit approx. It can be particularly worrisome when your boiler ‘locks out’ – especially in the colder months when you need it the most. Do you know what I mean? Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 5,580 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne. Thanks Answered in 1 hour by: 2/12/2013. Since then the boiler has continued to trip every once and a while. If you have serial number of boiler and details it will make it easier for them to order. Clues that suggest your condensate pipe has frozen include gurgling noises and of course the boiler cutting out. Show More. by thescruff » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:55 pm, Post You need to have burner cover in place to analyse the boiler correctly. 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. I have a popular Firebird 90 oil fired burner running on the old gas oil. It’s a 4 bed detached but we have it on timer and it only runs 6h per day…. The boiler will have a thermal cut out. 2. U Hi, I am looking to get my oil burner serviced properly and I am located in new Ross, co. Wexford. Martin. Also do you have a name for a “great” service engineer in the north cork area…? I have the same boiler type with deteriorating door insulation. I have bled the radiators and after waiting 10 - 15 mins fired the boiler again only for it to cut off. This was left in and the air intake settings were adjusted to increase the efficiency. Need help? by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:02 pm, Post Could you tell me the exact nozzles to purchase If lowering the pressure doesn’t make any difference try bleeding the radiators of excess air and water before calling a Gas … 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. Your email address will not be published. A-Z CONTENTS | 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. I have a Firebird c35kw condenser boiler. All pipework cold, so it hadn't fired at all. Soldato. Any advice/suggestions greatly appreciated. There is an oil filter on the oil line, not inside the boiler. Any advice gratefully received. Is this all thats required to service a boiler or is there oil / air filters to clean? Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 5,580 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne. Any advice/suggestions greatly appreciated. I do not think it is air locked. A safety feature designed to prevent boilers from overheating will force the appliance to shut itself down in these instances, as the pump’s job is to move a steady supply of hot water throughout your home – if it is failing to do this, the hot water will stay put in the boiler. Like to put it in side a small house My oil furnace has been acting up lately and I think I am going to have to find a service to come out and check it out. 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. 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. This Information is quite helpful,however I have just one question,can you tell me why my burner does not always fire up,when the red light is pressed it starts up fine,other than that the system runs fine. Looking at any websites these days tells you that if your boiler is over 10 years old it is down as low as 70% – 50% efficient. by thescruff » Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:47 pm, Post The most likely explanation is that you either have a leak in your system or your feed tank water level is low. Any black soot in or around the boiler is a sign of incomplete combustion which produces carbon monoxide. 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). 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. If there's a good roar (flame established) then the photo resistor. The motorised valves are manufactured by Sunvic and one fails about every 3 years, but I get them refurbished by a chap in England. So how much truth are in these statements? I have a Firebird 90 oil boiler.Would mineral wool insulation sheets around it Would it be safe, My firebird is leaking water at the base. I suggest you get a service technician to take a look at it and rectify the problem. Without seeing your situation its hard to comment, but in general I think you could do either. - Created by Slicejack. It was serviced a few months ago and worked fine up until this. FORUM RULES, Post You can buy a glycerin filled pressure gauge from most plumbing suppliers for about 15-20 euro. Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces - Gas Combi Boiler keeps cutting out. Check if the pipe from the pump is getting hot. Did he clean the electrodes etc? The cover should be on the burner to get more accurate air intake readings and prevent excess air readings. exactly what I needed. A common mistake. Restart boiler and that may do the job. DIY VIDEO | Pressure for a standard domestic boiler should be 8 bar. All oil boiler manufacturers, and OFTEC recommend that your oil boiler should be serviced at least once a year. the boiler has been serviced and cleaned. Oil burner cutting out Oil Boiler not firing. Not sure but in my case, I have a 17 year old boiler which is serviced regularly and gives me approx 74% efficiency, based on the flue gas analysiser. But this should only last for a short while. I have firebird super q 90 boiler. The body work is scraped as much as possible. Thank you. Thawing the pipes and then insulating, however, will prevent this from happening frequently. 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? If there is air in the system, then bleeding your radiators could resolve the problem. The pressure was 27 psi and the water temp was only 100 degrees. Need help? 1. Ask Your Own UK Plumbing Question. Hi all can anyone please help me . I have a similar issue with an oil boiler cutting out. Maybe a seal is broken or the settings need adjusting. It should take at least an hour to do properly. Hi I’m talking about the hummm from the burner through the flue. Before you call the engineer, check out our top boiler problems and advice on how to troubleshoot them. I am not sure. What are the things to be considered in removing/transporting and reinstalling? My money would be the boiler and not the thermostat, but you could take the communication wires out of the thermostat and twist them together for awhile to see if your boiler stays on. Today, boilers are much more efficient so there is no need to oversize a boiler. why does my oil central heating boiler keep cutting out ? I have this exact boiler My particular boiler is a 14 year old oil fueled Firebird popular 90 type. Andy Dix on 20th January 2017 at 11:04 pm Emailed Ideal about pressure loss, not had the decency to reply. I had the oil pump, motor and photocell replaced approx one month ago after the boiler wouldn't work. The leak seems to be from the underside if this unit. If it does then buy a new thermostat and count yourself enormously lucky that it was that simple and cheap. Yes sorry, its the red light on the burner control box. Are you experiencing boiler ‘lockout’ but aren’t quite sure what it means or what’s causing it? I have been able to re-start using the restart button but again it cuts out after a short while. DISCLAIMER | Click here. The boiler was serviced during the summer and worked fine until recently. They may simply need to carry out a service which will include cleaning dirty filters, removing air locks and cleaning blocked nozzles. Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images . The small test hole drilled in the metal flue was taped up with aluminium sticky tape. It can be particularly worrisome when your boiler ‘locks out’ – especially in the colder months when you need it the most. Oil Boiler not firing 10:30 pm in Ballyfermot. Also my boiler is really black compared to yours. Plumber: Marc, Plumber replied 7 years ago. I will be changing to a more efficient boiler later in year but have run out of oil. Just wondering if it is possible to reduce the noise level from the boiler when it foires up. This can often be caused by a faulty boiler valve or more typically, a leak in the system. 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. By The Helpful Engineer / On October 11, 2011 / In Existing Building Issues. Plates nearly all removed, note snail shell on right hand side plate. by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:46 pm, Post But this should only be done after the flue has cooled to avoid burns. Mine is approx. We have a Firebird 90 running on ordinary kerosene with the following problem. Show only OP | 31 May 2015 at 14:51 #1. mrochester . Plenty of oil in the tank. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our … Will any similar unit work, or do I have to get the exact same part. The burner starts with ignition as normal. Less time than this will not be thorough enough. Strong smell of oil in the garage. ↳ Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman DIY Forum. Recently boiler cutting out after a short time and not heating thereafter. Will, Hi System tested outside of unit works . 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 The timer was set to heat the water but as soon as the set time was reached the fuse for my sockets tripped. Check to see if your radiators are as warm as they should be – if some of them seem cold, … The debris were removed from the fire box below by hand. Granted they don’t state any servicing info an they usually try to sell you a boiler 2 min later. Many thanks in advance. Can you take a sample from the tank, it may be a contaminated delivery. I have a tap type regulator on the fuel line, what is it for. Removing the steel plates above the fire box to allow cleaning. 15 years old. Your readings will change when you put the burner cover back on. Now is spending more than 3 per hour. Best of luck with it. Call for an Oil boiler not firing. 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 I have been waiting on my plumber to call for the last four days now. https://www.heating-parts.co.uk/FIREBIRD-COMBUSTION-DOOR-INSULATION-50-70-90-ACC090GSK/product/276673/276673/, CLICK HERE TO LIKE
The water found later in the fire box may have caused the insulation to fail sooner.This is replaced later, see photograph 8. my oil burner keeps starting and stopping, i have just cleaned it out, have oil,checked thermostats, can you help please. 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. The baffles varied slightly over the years.so any info you have will help. Have you any ideas what is causing this issue and any advice as to how to fix it. There are no leaks and the tank has a lock. Today I had a service engineer have a look but he could not exactly find the problem. If your home is large, badly insulated, with a boiler with a larger nozzle this might explain most of the difference. The downstairs radiators are working fine, the problem is just with the upstair ones. Generally, boiler pressure should be between 1 and 2 bar. Steve. by thescruff » Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:50 pm, Post The problems started when it went into lockout mode. Since then the boiler has continued to trip every once and a while. 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. I completed the service as above, on the newer Firebird Enviromax C44 popular boiler, a quick question about flue emission post service. I fired up my boiler yesterday after nearly 6 months of not requiring it, tank was filled, did the usual things like bleed the air. I have bled the radiators and after waiting 10 - 15 mins fired the boiler again only for it to cut off. 3. This time I'm hoping someone can help solve the mystery as to why my boiler keeps cutting out. 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. 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 burner is out side. Thermo on rads up full. by Saloe » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:57 pm, Post As Andrea asked, is there any oil filter or air filter to be replaced? Ask Your Own UK Plumbing Question. If your boiler’s pump is faulty, then it can cause your boiler to switch off. I have firebird 90 ten years old gave it service as normal but I notice my radiators are only luke warm I have bleed system and rads Any other things it could be. by thescruff » Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:17 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - Update phpBB 3.2 by MrGaby. 3 hours later its cutting out and soot in boiler again any ideas ?? Worcester Heatslave Combi 15/19 boiler keeps cutting out? after about 5 minutes or so of heating, the boiler shuts down and the overheat The combi boiler tried the reset button to no avail with them emission post service when! Most of the unit will help situation its hard to comment, but in case. Plenty of oil with stays yesterday kept turning on and off like this if necessary think second hand.... And where do i put fresh fire cement at the end of the box is! 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