Oil leaking Danesmoor 15 19

[Mike53]

Hi,

My Danesmoor 15 19 has developed an oil leak. I have checked all unions and have concluded these are OK. Please can someone suggest where this boiler might be leaking from? There is a small amount of kerosine in the base and a smell in the house. Smell is definitely oil, NOT fumes. Thanks

Mike

 

[Tibbot]

Check flexible hose itself. Then it could be from fuel pump stem (under solenoid) or where it couples to motor. If only when firing check connections after pump.

 

[Burnerman]

No. 1 - the shut off cock inside the boiler casing
No. 2 - the flexible pipe from shut off cock to burner.
No. 3 - the pressure adjustment screw on the side of the pump (never had a problem with these until 3 this year ).
Either way, you should be able to trace any leak using kitchen roll or tissues.
John