Wind Blowing Oil Boiler Out!

[alan8376]

I have a GRANT EUROFLAME Kitchen/Utility OIL Boiler

It is a non Condensing boiler.
Flue is room sealed
Flue approx 2 feet exits straight thru the wall. (Balanced flue?).

The boiler is approx 2 1/2 yrs old. I have it regulary serviced.

Twice in the last 2 weeks when the wind has been blowing hard from a certain direction, the burner has gone into lockout.

Note: In my opinion, I reckon it is the wind causing the problem!

I have not up to now had any problems at all, although the Service Engineer did mention the pump was getting noisey.

Any suggestions please!

Thanks
Alan

 

[oilhead]

Ask your service engineer. He's in best position to comment as he knows your boiler.

 

[dcawkwell]

I suppose a very strong wind hitting the flue might make it difficult
for the fan the push the gases out of the boiler.
But it's not something I have come across.
It might be possible that some of the seals of the boiler are allowing
air out and therefore the wind is finding a way through the boiler affecting
the burn.

 

[Burnerman]

This is often a sign that the pump pressure is lower than it should be - so, the boiler needs a service and clean and then should be set up using an oil pressure gauge and flue gas analyser.
When set to the manufacturers spec, the flame shouldn't blow out.
John