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    Jan 29, 2009, 08:35 PM
    Oil burners
    What causes an oil burner to not ignite occasionally?
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    Jan 29, 2009, 08:36 PM

    Could be several things.
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    Jan 29, 2009, 09:44 PM

    I understand you didn't find it very helpful, but you have to give me something to work with other than "What causes an oil burner to not ignite occasionally?"

    Could be a failing transformer.
    Could be a loose wire.
    Could be a dirty fuel filter.
    Could be a failing pump.
    Could be a bad photocell.
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