Many thanks APHS. Spot on I'm sure, ie that the pump is dry as I had emptied ALL the oil lines as matter of deliberate overkill as I wanted to be absolutely sure there could be no dirt or water anywhere. I've printed a copy of the priming regime you recommended and will go forth try again. Very...
Hi all you guys who were so helpful yesterday. Armed with your ideas I first took the opportunity of the empty oil feed line to install a tee and stop tap at the tank end. Even if I don't need it now I know I'll kick myself for not doing it at some point in the future. I then, lo and behold...
I have a solidly built blockwork double garage 5x6m (build by a previous occupant) incorporating two massive 10"x5" RSJs, one across the opening the other across centre. Joists are 115x50 softwood at 600 centres and all sound. Unfortunately the the roof boards and felting are anything but...
Wow, many thanks to all of you for the incredibly helpful suggestions. too many to thank you all in person. I especially like your suggestion 'Mandate' about fitting a tee at the tank so a false head of oil can be created, plus by-passing the control box to avoid lockout. Brilliantly simple and...
Thanks all of you for your suggestions...
Tony; I'll try filling the chamber. Sounds sensible.
Holty of Cornwall; no, tiger loop isn't new. It has been working fine for years. Not sure about 'circle' type shut off valve but oil is definitely flowing.
Mandate; I'll try the 12mm hex nut...
The boiler has been working fine for years but I have recently had to re-route the oil feed line from the tank. I took the opportunity to do the service on the boiler and replace filter etc. I now have the situation where there is no oil in any of the pipework, the tigerloop or presumably even...