When plumbing your oil-fired water heater, it is good to:

• Check the pressure and temperature relief valve for corrosion, leaks or improper installation. Missing, modified, blocked, or leaking pressure relief valve is very dangerous and can lead to boiling liquid vapour explosion that may result in property destruction or even fatal accidents
• Leaks in the hot water tank - Mechanical damage or improper installation can cause leaks in the water and drainage system. Leaks can lead to flooding, accidents or damage to the water system components. A leakage once detected must be sealed immediately.
• Draft regulator/barometric damper - If the oil fired water heater does not have a draft regulator fitted, it will not be possible for the heater to perform at its best and this will lead to a waste of money and heating oil.
• Unnecessary insulation in the water tank may be unsafe and causes waste of heat, check for any wrong insulation and take appropriate measures.
• Wrong oil burner operation like soot, draft problems, or back-pressure burns in the oil burner or around the combustion chamber must be inspected.
• Check for leaks at the water heater drain valve. An oil fired boiler must be drained periodically during plumbing. This will help remove mineral, debris or sludge deposits at the bottom of the water heater tank and as a result help extend the life of the hot water tank and increase efficiency.

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