Thoughts on shutting down oiler for summer???

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sinnian

Minister of Fire
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May 28, 2008
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Limerick, Maine
After having a professional cleaning, what are your thoughts on shutting down an oil boiler for the summer? I have heard there could be condensation issues, but a heating and plumbing specialist I talked to said I would be fine.

~thx~ Jeff
 
Just guessing, but I would think the same general ideas would apply that we mention w/ wood boilers... Spray the inside w/ a preservative oil, seal them up, possibly put in a light bulb or other low temp heating element to keep the boiler interior above condensation temperature, should be no big deal...

Gooserider
 
Gooserider said:
Just guessing, but I would think the same general ideas would apply that we mention w/ wood boilers... Spray the inside w/ a preservative oil, seal them up, possibly put in a light bulb or other low temp heating element to keep the boiler interior above condensation temperature, should be no big deal...

Gooserider

That is what I did with the pellet boiler. When I have it cleaned (oil boiler) I will have to check to see where I access the 'inards'.
 
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