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Oil Burner Not Working after fill but works now. Question

ImYoungxD
Member Posts: 130
I got my tank filled last week when the gauge was between 1/8 - 1/4. I added oil treatment solution before they filled it. 2-3 days later, the beckett burner blinks red. I pressed the button, 5-10 minutes later, it goes dead again. I was thinking the filter was clogged but instead, I played with the valve that lets the oil in. I heard a gurgle in the oil line and now the boiler works fine.
What just happened? Was there air in the line or did I just pushed sludge to the filter?
What just happened? Was there air in the line or did I just pushed sludge to the filter?
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Try not letting the tank get so low before filling which stirs up sludge. I would check the filter, pump strainer and nozzle.
You could be running but not burning properly0 -
The firomatic valve? Is the stem up?
I dont see why the driver would close a valve.0 -
Could be any of the above or none of the above and just a coincidence and another issue.steve0
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The old defective oil valves that stripped, are still out there. If it was airbound,you may or may not get away without bleeding,unless it's a two pipe.0
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