Recent content by Kingbottler

Much thanks John. New pump tomorrow.

@oilhead this appears to be the problem. No oil is emitting from outlet where the nozzle pipe was connected when restart is pressed. So would you ten say it is the valve in the pump?

@oilhead thanks giving this a go :)

So, update: Changed the coupling, no change still no oil at nozzle Got a pressure gauge extender and it's reading just under 100 psi (I'm now assuming the pump is now working?) Any further advice would be warmly welcomed. What next?

I honestly haven't checked the Tiger Loop @Terrywookfit, I do have another nozzle I could try, so will give this a go. Thanks for your help.

Yes, it's like one of these https://www.uk-plumbing.com/riello-coupling-3000443-p-53236.html I ordered got one from another supplier but it is the wrong size :( (even though it said B11) Admin: Please remove if not allowed links.

Hi @Burnerman Thank you for replying :) It's an ancient Worcester Bosch Heatslave 20/25. The Burner is a Bentone B11-C. I'm sure the coupling was replaced at the last service and it doesn't look too bad to me. Thanks for the tip on T-piece, i'll look out for one of those. :)

Thanks for responding @oilhead it's a two-pipe setup coming through a tigerloop. I have a pressure gauge but looks like I will need to get a hose to connect this as it's too close to the pressure adjuster so I can't get the gauge screwed in. Anything else that would indicate it is the pump...

Would any of you kind folks help me discover why oil is not reaching my boiler's burner nozzle? Is there a surefire way to check an oil pump is functioning? Following running out of oil, I fired up boiler and it went to lockout. The fan starts, motor starts and the motor is going round as I...