Back boiler

PGrim · 1 May 2016

Hi.
1950s house. Back boiler removed , not sure if flue removed. How can I tell?! Anyway , in the bedroom where chimney runs though there is an access panel?!? Is this right? Normal?

Thanks
Paul

EFLImpudence · 2 May 2016

PGrim said:
1950s house. Back boiler removed , not sure if flue removed. How can I tell?!

Have a look.

If you mean a gas boiler - is the cowl still on the top of the chimney?

in the bedroom where chimney runs though there is an access panel?!? Is this right? Normal?

If it is the downstairs chimney, again, have a look.
If it is a blocked off bedroom fireplace chimney, it will be completely separate from downstairs fireplace and should have a vent.

PGrim · 2 May 2016

EFLImpudence said:
Have a look.

If you mean a gas boiler - is the cowl still on the top of the chimney?

If it is the downstairs chimney, again, have a look.
If it is a blocked off bedroom fireplace chimney, it will be completely separate from downstairs fireplace and should have a vent.

Nothing on top of Chimney. Fireplace downstairs is blocked off.

No fireplace upstairs but part of wall is like a panel floor to ceiling in chimney . Why would this be needed? What was the purpose? Access to the chimney?

EFLImpudence · 2 May 2016

PGrim said:
Nothing on top of Chimney. Fireplace downstairs is blocked off.

So, do you mean there used to be a solid fuel back boiler?
If so, there will be no flue pipe, if that's what you meant.
The chimney itself (brickwork) is also called a flue.

Why are you asking?

No fireplace upstairs

Never?

but part of wall is like a panel floor to ceiling in chimney .

You mean ON the chimney.

Why would this be needed? What was the purpose? Access to the chimney?

Decoration?

PGrim · 2 May 2016

Yes , there used to be a back boiler but that is removed and it's blocked off downstairs.

I am just curious as to why and what the purpose of this access panel is. There was never a fireplace upstairs. 1950 property.

See attached pic and what you think it is?

XtraRaptor · 2 May 2016

Access panel for pipework from back boiler to tank in loft?

Have a look in the loft to see if any pipework or tanks are up there.

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