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Boiler locked out over the weekend. Oil was very low, in fact I assumed we'd run out; although in hindsight I don't think it was that low. Got a full tank today but the boiler runs for about 5-10 minutes, enough to give us a storage tank of reasonably warm water, and then locks out the burner.
Often, waiting 15-20 mins lets the boiler fire and run again for several minutes, but not always.
I've bled the oil pump. Cleaned out the filters by the tank and in the oil pump. Cleaned the photocell, although it looked clean. Checked the pump solenoid coil, which seemed fine but I've swapped it for a new one I had anyway.
I've had the nozzle out, soaked in kerosene and given it a rub with a toothbrush. I'll change that soon anyway, but doesn't fit with the 5 minutes of running and then nothing for a while, does it?
Is there anything else I can be checking?
Thanks for any advice.
Often, waiting 15-20 mins lets the boiler fire and run again for several minutes, but not always.
I've bled the oil pump. Cleaned out the filters by the tank and in the oil pump. Cleaned the photocell, although it looked clean. Checked the pump solenoid coil, which seemed fine but I've swapped it for a new one I had anyway.
I've had the nozzle out, soaked in kerosene and given it a rub with a toothbrush. I'll change that soon anyway, but doesn't fit with the 5 minutes of running and then nothing for a while, does it?
Is there anything else I can be checking?
Thanks for any advice.