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Cassius - I'll check I haven't swapped the pipes around when fitting the new pump!

yes, pump set for to pipe operation with the small machine screw fixed in the inlet port. John, do you still think it's an ignition problem given the lack of fuel in the tigerloop?

Thanks for the replies. A further development today; I can't see any fuel in the tigerloop. I'm thinking a blockage or poor suction.

Sometimes it actually ignites and runs for a few seconds and then locks out. After a short wait I reset and sometimes it tries to fire - with a spark I've looked down the chamber via the plastic viewing plate - and other times it doesn't attempt to fire. If I leave it for a while - an hour or...

installation was checked I assume - I wasn't here to see for myself. It all worked fine as I said in the original post for the first 6-8weeks. I've replaced the oil pump today and still no joy in fact it's worse! It goes to lockout as soon as it ignites. Photocell clean but not replaced...

As I said, building control are regular visitors to the site of my extension and the tank is part of the plans so if I need a certificate no doubt they will bring one with them next time they call. Any further ideas on why my burner keeps locking out?

Indeed it is a controlled substance but up to 3,500 ltrs at least, an OFTEC registered technician is able to self certify his/her own work.

Thanks John - looks like my weekend is going to be fun!

Thanks gasandoilman. I'm favouring the contaminated fuel possibility given that the lockout occurs randomly i.e can be both before and after firing - does this make sense? I also think it's sound advice to get a service as it has been over 2 years since the last one!

Thanks for that. Solenoid has cropped up in other suggestions too. How can I check the pressure?

Thanks for the reply. Don't need a certificate. I'm also overun with building control too as the underground tank was part of an extension I'm having built. I've cleaned the photcell...

Hi I'm experiencing lockout problems which on the face of it seem quite random. My burner is a very old Selectos D42/A and the control box an equally ancient Danfoss 57H3. It seems random because sometimes it goes to lockout before firing and sometimes after firing; and when I say after...