Recent content by Felmoman

Thanks for the info and also thank you for your response to my posting.

I have disconnected the snorkel from the flue and it is currently drawing air directly from the boiler house. So far the boiler has run without cutting in and out. I am leaving it another 24 hours in order to be really certain that we have identified the problem. I have already spoken to the...

Sorry for the misunderstanding but I did not intend it to be a permenent solution just a short test. I will replace the snorkel after the test and call in a Service Engineer. My boiler is in a vented boiler house and not in the house.

Thanks "doitall" I'll try Boilerman2's suggestion first and if that does not work I'll do as you say and get a quote.

Thanks Boilerman2. Yes it is balanced flue and I like your suggestion. To test your theory all I need do is to disconnect the air input hose to the burner so that it draws air from atmosphere and not through the flue. I'll try it tomorrow. Many thanks

Many thanks for your prompt reply. I agree, a good service may sort out the problem, my problem is that as a pensioner, I am unable to afford the high cost of a service unless I really have to. Can I hire the kit to monitor the flue gas?

My Trianco EuroStar 70-90 oil boiler keeps cutting in and out. The oil burner keeps running and after approx 8 secs the igniter re-establishes the flame. It has a new nozzle and the oil pipe is clear. I have cleaned the photoresistor. The air setting is 7, could it be lack of oxygen? It has...