Problem with steam boiler

davey73 · January 3

I have a oil fired gravity steam boiler. The problem is when the boiler kicks on, it will run for about 30 seconds then the flame kicks out and sporadically kicks back on and off. When the flame kicks out, I can hear the fan still running then eventually the system shuts down. Advice on what could be causing this to happen.

Long Beach Ed · January 3

You need the burner serviced. Clogged nozzle, bad filter, air in the oil lines, dirt in the lines, dirty controls… Worn electrodes. Could be any of those. A competent burner serviceman can repair that and tune the burner with instruments so it burns safely and efficiently.

Poor combustion can be dangerous or cause lots of damage.

Problem with steam boiler

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