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Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 18:32
| The fitting on the "out" side of my oil burner's filter (westwood) has had a slow drip since day one. No luck getting the installer to take care of it so I figured I'd give it a shot on my own before calling someone else for service. Can/should any type of sealant be used on the threads?
While I'm at it, anything else I need to know beyond common sense like turn off the oil valve and how to prime the burner which I have to do every time I run out of oil? :) |
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| "Can/should any type of sealant be used on the threads? " That depends on what type of connection was used. Oil lines are often flare connections, so try giving the nut a turn. |
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- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Mon, Apr 2, 12 at 12:45
| Thanks. The copper tubing connects to a brass fitting, and then the brass fitting screws into the cast iron top. Here's a picture, maybe not the exact model, but it's where the brass screws into the red CI that's leaking.
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| Any pipe dope rated for WOG (water, oil, gas). |
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- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Mon, Apr 2, 12 at 15:08
| That's what I needed to know - Thanks!!! |
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