Shutting off oil-fired boiler for 16 days in August
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I have a oil fired boiler for heating as well as hot water, I will be away for 16 days this month; can I turn the boiler off for that time without causing any damage?
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Q. "Can I turn the boiler off for that time without causing any damage?"
A. Yes.