Boulter oil burner not working

[JonHead34]

Hi all

I have an oil fired central heating system, and I noticed yesterday that the radiators did not come on. I had a look at my burner (Boulter Classic) and spotted a slight leak on gate valve on the supply pipe that feeds the oil into the burner to the tank. I tightened the joint and stopped the leak, but the burner still isn't working or making any sound and definitely doesn't fire up when I switch the heating on!

I'm a total novice, so probably best to call someone in! Just thought I'd run it past you in cae you have any ideas - perhaps there are some simple things I can do/check to at least diagnose what's wrong?

Many thanks for reading my post.

Kind regrds

Jon

 

[Agile]

The boiler does not know if there is a small leak so thats irelevant.

You say that the boiler does not make any sound. That makes me wonder if it has a supply of electricity or if an over heat stat has operated?

If you have checked the supply and the o/h stat it may be the time to call ina professional particularly as the forecast is for very cold weather.

Tony

 

[JonHead34]

Thanks very much for your post Tony.

I opened the front of the unit up and noticed that a red LED was on. This doesn't mean a great deal to me, but one thing it did indicate was that the electricity supply is getting to the burner. There are very slight signs of burning - not much just a few small areas of slight blackness.

Yes, I'll probably call a professional in the morning - as you say, it's going to get even colder!

Many thanks

Jon

 

[Agile]

Turn off the mains supply for three minutes and then back on and it MIGHT work again!

Is there any "reset" button you can push?

Tony

 

[wilhelm]

press the red tit.

...the illuminated button on the control box. see wot appens.

bottom line is . youll need to get someone in.

but.......check youve got oil.

 

[JonHead34]

Tony, Wilhelm

You heroes!! I followed your advice, the boiler cranked on and my radiators are getting warmer by the minute - I can't thank you enough.

Okay, the problem may return and I may yet need to call that expert out - after all, something must have caused the problem in the first place, right? But at the very least it looks like my new baby son, wife and I will have warmth tonight - plus I've learned something into the bargain.

Many, many thanks

Jon