Back Boiler Question

[courage best]

After many years of reliable service my Baxi back boiler is unusable due to the fact that the heat exchanger has gone. I will have to have a new combi fitted.

If I leave the b. boiler in place, with all F and R pipes removed/capped, can I continue to use it just as a gas fire until funds allow me to replace that as well? Are there any other precautions that need to be taken?

 

[clf-gas]

Yes you could.

Your corgi guy/gal will need to cap gas to BBU and issolate the electric.

He will then perform flue and spillage tests too ascertain all is well.

 

[bengasman]

the compulsory airvents that are open 24/7 combined with the flue will loose more heat than the fire produces.
if you shut off the chimney and block the vents, you will have no need for the fire

 

[kirkgas]

i have seen many many BAXI fire fronts used daily to give out a reasonable heat, can't see a vent or flue draught negating 6-7kw input fire, and as fire will be less than 7kw the vent MIGHT be able to be removed, subject to an experienced gas engineers test results

 

[twgas]

dont cap the F & R, leave them open so that water can evaporate freely.