Oil Smell from Warmflow, Whitebird 70/90 Boiler

[Gazzt]

If its a riello g40 the air hydraulic ram can leak oil as the rubber seal can perish.

 

[Peter Bichener]

Thanks for the three replies from Best, Gazzt and Last Plumber.
The burner is an R.B.L model RDB1 70 -90
The copper pipe comes under ground from the tank, I presume it is sleeved all the way, it is at the start.
It comes up out of the ground and then through the wall of the house and, fortunately, is above the floor all the way to the boiler. Unfortunately the gap between the wall and the boiler means I can't reach the pipe all the way to the point of entry but there are no unions, the pipe appears dry and is dry as far as I can reach.
The fire valve is outside of the house.
I shall make sure the engineer checks all the items you mention.
Thanks, Peter

 

[Last Plumber]

Thanks for the three replies from Best, Gazzt and Last Plumber.
The burner is an R.B.L model RDB1 70 -90
The copper pipe comes under ground from the tank, I presume it is sleeved all the way, it is at the start.
It comes up out of the ground and then through the wall of the house and, fortunately, is above the floor all the way to the boiler. Unfortunately the gap between the wall and the boiler means I can't reach the pipe all the way to the point of entry but there are no unions, the pipe appears dry and is dry as far as I can reach.
The fire valve is outside of the house.
I shall make sure the engineer checks all the items you mention.
Thanks, Peter

Let us know how you go on please

 

[Gazzt]

I know this might sound strange, but is there any oil smell coming from the toilet ( if there is a toilet beside the boiler). And is your property attached to other properties, just thinking it could be leaking from another property into a drain and you could be getting the smell through the toilet. I might be way off but just a thought.

 

[Peter Bichener]

Gazzt
Thanks but definitely not the toilet. We are on our own septic tank, the only smells from the toilet are the normal ones! Preferable to oil fumes......just!

 

[Best]

I love the smell of Kerosine.
It is like aftershave on me.
I can barely detect Kerosine smell unless strong or in a confined space, especially my van if any oil rags are left overnight. Serious in a heated room though

 

[Last Plumber]

I love the smell of Kerosine.
It is like aftershave on me.
I can barely detect Kerosine smell unless strong or in a confined space, especially my van if any oil rags are left overnight. Serious in a heated room though

I tend to burn them in a baking tray outside rather than leave em in the van.

 

[lame plumber]

basically you will either have an issue on the burner somewhere, a careful check can find one there or your oil line is weeping, that needs a pressure test to prove if it is or isn't. if your lad is knowledgeable, and he has set the burner up right, any issues with flue seals failing or otherwise should have been picked up. Dont go hunting for dancing yellow flames, not all internet advice is that reliable

 

[Old Account]

I love the smell of Kerosine.
It is like aftershave on me.
I can barely detect Kerosine smell unless strong or in a confined space, especially my van if any oil rags are left overnight. Serious in a heated room though

I love the smell too though since when you are not allowed anymore to solder the pipes for oil? I believe we can still solder in Germany. So you are using instead compression ?

 

[rpm]

I love the smell too though since when you are not allowed anymore to solder the pipes for oil? I believe we can still solder in Germany. So you are using instead compression ?

Thought it was flared fittings on oil, could be wrong or is that old hat now.