nixy Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 After being rescued just over a week ago when i ran out of oil and the boiler needed re-priming, the smell of oil in my kitchen has been unreal! It was a friend of my son's who is a plumber that came and did it for me and I sent him a text to say the smell was so bad and was he sure it was ok. He said quite a bit of oil came out and yes it does smell a bit..................... I can't SEE any oil around the boiler but it's really tucked away and hard to get to, especially if it's leaked underneath. It's been over a week now and it STILL pongs. Anything i leave in the kitchen smells of oil! I've looked on the web and the only advice i can find is to put fresh ground coffee near the boiler to apsorb the smell! It's really making me fed up now! I don't want to hassle the lad that did it for me as he basically did me a favour in getting the boiler going again and is very busy! Anyone got a clue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Drop a pm to Keith ( Roast). if he doesnt get back to you I will give him a nudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 why on earth is he called Roast????? Will do. I know we have another plumber but i can't remember who it was...........even my wholemeal bread tasted of oil the other day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Smelly old boilers are never nice. Keith is a nice guy and will help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Bloody hell Martin you scared the life out of me for a second when I saw Keith I know I gave Nic advice on bleeding radiators but .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 One bleeding plumbing problem is the same as the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 First off Nixy -don't bother getting a plumber to fix an oil boiler! Most gas fitters have rarely serviced one, let alone a plumber. I ended up fixing ours single handedly, including new fuel pump, fan, and control relay. If some oil has been spilled underneath, it will pong for ages afterwards, so first thing you need to do is make sure as much as possible is mopped up. Get rags and newspaper in all the nooks and crannies, and underneath too. Better get the flashlight out and check for any new drips too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 yeah i think he's been a bit cack handed and leaked quite a bit out when he was re-priming the oil. Been a typical lad he just let it go on the floor and then dabbed it with a rag........there shouldn't be a problem with the boiler its only about 18 months old and is a worcester bosch. I can't see under the boiler or anything - you know with an oil one they are quite a big floor standing appliance and its also fitted into the kitchen units so there's not much room to manouvre other than get the front off. I will try stuffing the underneath etc though, good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 yeah, ours looks like a big white box in the kitchen with no gap underneath. Best thing to do is take the front off, it'll probably just be a metal frame with stuff mounted in it. In ours you can see the floor though the bottom of it, so get in there with the rags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Problem is heating oil won't evaporate so if you can't get to mop it up, the smell will be there for a long time. You might have to get your son's mate back to dismantle the boiler casing so you can get in there and give it a good clean yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 ugh, well i'll have to leave any DIY boiler issues until the weekend now and see how i feel then - having my wisdom tooth op on wednesday....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 ugh, well i'll have to leave any DIY boiler issues until the weekend now and see how i feel then - having my wisdom tooth op on wednesday....... That sucks Where you been anyway ??? Email me tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 ugh, well i'll have to leave any DIY boiler issues until the weekend now and see how i feel then - having my wisdom tooth op on wednesday....... That sucks Where you been anyway ??? Email me tomorrow can i get an email too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 yey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 We'll email between ourselves first before emailing husky just so he feels left out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Husky Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 i think i'll just spam you then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 if you can get in and find a spillage, try covering it with cat litter or sand for a couple of days to soak it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I realise that it's too late for Nixy but the rule of thumb is: Domestic oil fired appliances should be located in a dedicated ventilated plant room, or the garage or as a last resort, the utility room never in a kitchen or a habitable room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I realise that it's too late for Nixy but the rule of thumb is: Domestic oil fired appliances should be located in a dedicated ventilated plant room, or the garage or as a last resort, the utility room never in a kitchen or a habitable room Bit difficult when you have an oil-fired Aga - bit of a pain to have to stand in the garage to cook tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Good point though. You can get little storage containers and keep them outdoors now. Wish I had! Got up this morning and YUK......... hopefully i'll be able to investigate it a bit further in a few days and try to get rid of it! I have the kitchen windows on the latch permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Bit difficult when you have an oil-fired Aga - bit of a pain to have to stand in the garage to cook tea Good point, well put .............Never thought of that one It's about 15 years since I specced an oil fired Aga lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 smells so bad in here i'm thinking of moving into the garage anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 smells so bad in here i'm thinking of moving into the garage anyway! I can do the drawings and make the planning application for you And just think ... you would be with your Zed 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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