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smartin1019
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in Oil Heating
Was down in the basement when the oil burner fired up. Noticed a small puff of smoke came out where the main pipe comes out the top. Is this a sign of trouble?
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Sometimes.
Not usually catastrophic.
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pics would help here. I wouldn't go out on a limb and say no problem. Could be delayed ignition, breech draft issue, flue collector issue, etc. Be safe, get it looked at0
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Thanks when you say delayed ignition when I was in the basement I heard the burner kick on but it took at least 2 or 3 seconds before it actually fired. Think it may just be time for a new burner.0
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The burner you have may just need to be tuned up, a good tech will figure out whats wrong and how to fix it. It might be best to put a new oil burner on the boiler but don't assume that without knowing why.
BobSmith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
3PSI gauge0 -
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Electrodes are cheaper than burners. What do you have for a unit and burner? Any pics?0
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