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Burner shuts down prematurely

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Ed_24
Ed_24 Member Posts: 6
in Oil Heating
I was hoping for some suggestions to troubleshoot my "old" <strong>Arcoflame American</strong> <strong>Standard</strong> oil burner.



The burner is <strong>not </strong>firing up without hitting the reset button. After I hit the reset button it only runs for approximately 5 mins and shuts down again. Each time I hit the reset the same thing happens. 



I would appreciate any help.



Thank you!

Ed

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  • JOE_104
    JOE_104 Member Posts: 15
    let the old dog go quietly

    are you joking arco flame burner  here's a suggestion upgade to a beckett burner for now & seriously consider junking the boiler in the near future!!
  • RAF
    RAF Member Posts: 65
    Arco holy cow I will sell you a Timkin

    What primary safety are we talking about is the safety located on your flue pipe ?

    Is the burner shutting off on safty or is it just shutting down after 5 min?
  • JOE_104
    JOE_104 Member Posts: 15
    call a priest

    to give this burner its last rite.oil not 11 cent a gallon anymore or anytime soon!

    how many televisions have you been through in the last 50...60 yrs?
  • AMH112181
    AMH112181 Member Posts: 25
    Stop!!!!!!

    Stop reseting the button.  Unless you hear or see a flame.  You are just spraying oil in the chamber!  Which makes a mess and a big boom when it does light.  Call a pro and expect to be told to replace it.  Not many arcoflames out there nowadays.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,625
    I agree

    it's time to replace that burner. A new one can be expected to save at least 15% of your fuel, if selected and installed properly. Some of our customers have done better than that.



    What model boiler is this thing installed on?

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    Baltimore, MD, USA
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