Oil fired boiler - oil feed needs bleeding
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Plastic. Why?
Hang on a bit! you can't do that, I've just found you someone. JM services 22 Bedford St. Egerton between Bolton and Blackburn. Thats my commision gone then.
Have a warm evening!.
Does it have a sight tube to check oil level?
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Yes it has one - is this the amusing bit where you say "Use it and avoid the problem next time you plank!!!" 
Thanks also for the contact in Egerton, will note it for next time.
Thanks also for the contact in Egerton, will note it for next time.
Oilman's right. You need to stop any more cr*d getting into the system. When the weather is warmer and your leg is mended, make sure that the open top of your sight gauge is protected as Oilman said. If the filter that you opened had a paper element in then change it for a new one. If you do that then the line from the filter to the boiler /pump should stay clear. Did you see any cr*d come out of the oil pipe when you cleared it? If not it may have been frozen water in which case you need to check your tank. The water collects at the bottom. Do you have a "sludge" drain cock at the opposite end to the outlet where you can drain some fluid off to check it? If not you may need to syphon some fluid from the bottom of the tank to see what it is. If you have water in it then you will see it separate from the oil.
Better to do these things other wise next winter may see a repeat.
(If it happens again soon, an electric hairdryer played gently over the copper pipe has been known to clear small pockets of ice. If they are small enough the boiler will cope with some water, no problem. But I didn't tell you that!!)
Better to do these things other wise next winter may see a repeat.
(If it happens again soon, an electric hairdryer played gently over the copper pipe has been known to clear small pockets of ice. If they are small enough the boiler will cope with some water, no problem. But I didn't tell you that!!)
THanks chaps - will check as you say when I don't have to hop there!
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