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What is a prime and start? Is this procedure different for a furnace than a boiler?

April 26, 2017Boiler different furnace Prime procedure

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What is a prime and start? Is this procedure different for a furnace than a boiler?

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A break in the fuel line or an empty fuel tank would make it necessary for a technician to perform a prime and start on a furnace or boiler. To do this, the technician must first trace the oil line to the pump and loosen the bleeder valve. Then he must attach an oil line to the pump, press the reset button on the system, and allow the line to run until there is a steady stream of oil reaching the furnace or boiler. This process is the same for both a furnace and a boiler.