What are some of the most common heating oil problems and their possible solutions? Here are some thoughts about quick and easy methods to determine oil flow problems and how to choose the right additive or corrective procedure.
When water is present, it is usually in the lines and probably pooling at low points in the system. Ice in the tank will not give a positive reading. Water-finding paste must contact water in order to react. It is easy to determine if the problem is ice, provided a sample of the blockage can be obtained.