heating oil...waxing up??

[darronwall]

my oil fired boiler is playing up and wont fire but it has been very,very cold here minus 12-14
it was recently filled so i assume it will have had the anti freeze in it, is this possible its freezing up?

[Marf]

A cursory google indicates that the gel point of heating oil is around -10c. Sounds like this could be your issue.

[jeff m]

Diesel addative

[Wings]

jeff m said:

Diesel addative

Would a small amount of petrol do the same, similar to using in diesel vehicles?

[darronwall]

i have been told a bit of parrafin does the job

[Laurel Green]

Would also check for any water in the filter (if has one) as this can freeze and stop the flow.

[netherfield]

darronwall said:

i have been told a bit of parrafin does the job

Basically paraffin is what you are already using,also known as C2,Kero II.