We are having problems with our gas powered boiler. I know it's old but we are on the breadline as are most of us and replacement is a luxury!
My wife discovered that the socket circuit kept tripping and by searching I found that the boiler was causing it. On closer inspection there was water in the (removable) base and this has been caused by rain being blown in through the flue from outside!
My question is, knowing the hazards with CO, can I attached a wall mounted deflector/shield over the flue to stop the rain coming in?
The boiler is attached to same wall as flue so distance is the thickness of wall plus about 5 inches outside. Flue is a round tapered metal shape with flutes - about 3 inches diameter.
I've found many roof types online but can't see any for walls unless the cooker hood types are ok.
Thanks in advance!
My wife discovered that the socket circuit kept tripping and by searching I found that the boiler was causing it. On closer inspection there was water in the (removable) base and this has been caused by rain being blown in through the flue from outside!
My question is, knowing the hazards with CO, can I attached a wall mounted deflector/shield over the flue to stop the rain coming in?
The boiler is attached to same wall as flue so distance is the thickness of wall plus about 5 inches outside. Flue is a round tapered metal shape with flutes - about 3 inches diameter.
I've found many roof types online but can't see any for walls unless the cooker hood types are ok.
Thanks in advance!