Nu-Way FOL33 Oil Burner

[ceath]

Hi guys,
Having an intermittent (bloody annoying!!) fault with my oil fired burner.
19 times out of 20 burner starts hunky-dory without problem.
1 time out of 20 controller fires the spark down the electrodes, but the motor does not start ( & hence fuel pump et al ).
Problem started just recently after running out of fuel - hence I have cleaned the fuel filter, pump filter & nozzle.
The controller is a Satronic TF830.3 and I'm assuming the the problem is 'caused either by a faulty controller or by a faulty motor.
Just looking for some reassurance that I'm looking in the right place!?!?
As a seperate issue, what do you use as a thread sealant on oil filter fittings? I've been using PTFE tape but always seem to still get the odd drip ....

Thanks in advance.

Colin

 

[wilhelm]

well if the motor just hums and lock out, it could be capacitor.

but with these intermittent lockouts i often find the pump is nadgered.

this is were you need a px gauge to check.

i only use ptfe, sparingly couple of wraps, bang too much on and it just rides (ooerr) up the thread. and of course tighten with a scaffold tube.

i hate that rocol oil seal. i think mines gone hard.....

 

[oilman]

I find ptfe too fiddly when there's oil around, so I use flue sealing silicone rubber. No drips, just gets smeared over everything if your'e not careful.