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firebird heatpac oil boiler attempting to start up but..

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  • 21-01-2009 9:42pm
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    Eurorunner
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    Have a Firebird Heatpac Oil boiler. Just come home and its attempting to start up every couple of seconds ...sounds like its igniting but then dies. Its not like when its empty - it stops trying to ignite.
    Does this ring any bells with anyone?


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    JamesM
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    Eurorunner wrote: »
    Have a Firebird Heatpac Oil boiler. Just come home and its attempting to start up every couple of seconds ...sounds like its igniting but then dies. Its not like when its empty - it stops trying to ignite.
    Does this ring any bells with anyone?

    This often happens on a Riello RDB, if the photocell is dirty.
    Probably also means that it is not burning OK.
    Jim.


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    Eurorunner
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    Thanks for that James. I'm not going to go messing around with it. Will get it serviced as its well overdue - and want it running efficiently.


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    Eurorunner
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    Got it serviced and it you were right - just needed a clean. Happy out as if it hadnt have caused any bother, I would probably have continued to procrastinate - and keep putting off organising the service even though I was concerned it might not be running efficiently!


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