Air lock in the oil supply line,Trianco Redfyre boiler

[phil1]

I wonder if some one can help,i stupidly did'nt keep an eye on the level of the oil tank and ran out.I now have 500 litres in there and the boiler won't start, it keeps locking out.I presume there is a air lock in the supply pipe.Does anyone know how i can bleed the system of air and get it running again.

 

[mrlapou]

There should be a hex shaped plug above/next to the oil feed line into the bolier pump.

Undo to bleed the air from the line.

 

[Softus]

I'd be more inclined to suspect sludge rather than air.

 

[phil1]

There should be a hex shaped plug above/next to the oil feed line into the bolier pump.

Undo to bleed the air from the line.

Would i have to run the motor at the same time as undoing the bleed nut ?

 

[Terrywookfit]

I'd be more inclined to suspect sludge rather than air.

Why?

Is it not obvious that if a small bore pipe is sucked dry then it will fill with air!

If a radiator is drained it fills with air!!

Would you suggest that it is full of sludge??

 

[phil1]

I'd be more inclined to suspect sludge rather than air.

Why?

Is it not obvious that if a small bore pipe is sucked dry then it will fill with air!

If a radiator is drained it fills with air!!

Would you suggest that it is full of sludge??

The boiler was working fine before running out of oil,if it was sludge it would drag that in whether the tank was full or empty as the outlet is at the bottom.I donnot dispute the fact the pipe has air in,i just wanted the method of drawing the oil back through the pipe to the bolier from the now filled tank.

 

[Softus]

I'd be more inclined to suspect sludge rather than air.

Why?

That's for me to know and you to work out.

Is it not obvious that if a small bore pipe is sucked dry then it will fill with air!

If it's obvious then I don't know why you feel the need to state it. Perhaps you don't know what the usual gauge of an oil supply line is. Perhaps there are lots of things you don't know.

If a radiator is drained it fills with air!!

Would you suggest that it is full of sludge??

I don't see how a radiator has anything to do with this topic. You must be confused. Or perhaps just trolling.

 

[Softus]

The boiler was working fine before running out of oil,if it was sludge it would drag that in whether the tank was full or empty as the outlet is at the bottom.

Since you believe yourself to be capable of eliminating the possibility of sludge without checking for it, I'm sure you can use the same reasoning to solve the problem.

If not, then Terrywookfit is on hand to help you out. He is very capable and knowledgable, and with his quick wit there'll be plenty of laughs along the way.

Good luck. Not that you need it.

 

[sooey]

Seeing as softus has flounced off in a huff Can I just put my twopennoth in. Any storage tank will usually have sediment settled in the bottom, it becomes a problem if the tank is allowed to run dry because that's when the gunge gets pulled through. It's like cars when the petrol tank runs dry and the crap gets through and blocks the carburrettor.

 

[Terrywookfit]

Try loosening the flexi connection until oil is present!

It will then be much easier to vent the pump!!

It is some times easier with pump running!!

Ensure that you DO NOT move oil pressure adjusment screw by mistrake!!

 

[Softus]

I think you know me better than that, sooey.

There's no huff at this end, only unmeasurable amusement at Terrywookfit's 'humour'!! !! !! !!

I do, however, permit myself the odd flounce, when nobody's watching.

But how can it possibly be sludge? Are you an idiot?

!!

PS !!

 

[phil1]

Try loosening the flexi connection until oil is present!

It will then be much easier to vent the pump!!

It is some times easier with pump running!!

Ensure that you DO NOT move oil pressure adjusment screw by mistrake!!

Thanks for your help

 

[sooey]

I do, however, permit myself the odd flounce, when nobody's watching.

Don't we all, I especially like hotpants for a good flounce in front of the mirror whan nobody's in.

But how can it possibly be sludge?

never said it was.

Are you an idiot?

I fink so !!!, but I'm not sure.[/quote]

 

[Softus]

So which way do you think the OP will go, sooey, when he finally solves the problem?

Gloating, or dead silence?

 

[sooey]

Dunno mate, but I'll wait with baited breath.