Hello DITnot,
I was wondering if any of you experts could advise on an issue I have with my combi-boiler.
It was highlighted to me by British Gas that my current boiler is on it's last legs and will need to be replaced.
I agreed to a site visit for an estimate for a replacement boiler.
To my shock, he informed me that the flue from the existing boiler is in an unsafe location. My boiler is in the kitchen next to the external wall and the flue exits out to under an arch (covered walkway) where other flats are located above.
The engineer has recommended that I relocate the new boiler in the living room where the flue can exit to an open area not below the arch.
Spoke to some plumbing engineers online who have stated that I may be able to extend the flue out to the open area (boxed in).
I have contacted GasSafeRegister and they seem to confirm what BG have stated (since 2000 "a flue MUST not flue into a covered passageway"). They also state that the extending of the flue is do-able but will not reduce the cost that much because it limits the type of boiler (more expensive) to use plus the flue must be boxed in and be accessible.
Just really after any input to see if I have missed something or alternatives as a boiler in the living room is not an option I really want to consider.
Thank you
Peter
I was wondering if any of you experts could advise on an issue I have with my combi-boiler.
It was highlighted to me by British Gas that my current boiler is on it's last legs and will need to be replaced.
I agreed to a site visit for an estimate for a replacement boiler.
To my shock, he informed me that the flue from the existing boiler is in an unsafe location. My boiler is in the kitchen next to the external wall and the flue exits out to under an arch (covered walkway) where other flats are located above.
The engineer has recommended that I relocate the new boiler in the living room where the flue can exit to an open area not below the arch.
Spoke to some plumbing engineers online who have stated that I may be able to extend the flue out to the open area (boxed in).
I have contacted GasSafeRegister and they seem to confirm what BG have stated (since 2000 "a flue MUST not flue into a covered passageway"). They also state that the extending of the flue is do-able but will not reduce the cost that much because it limits the type of boiler (more expensive) to use plus the flue must be boxed in and be accessible.
Just really after any input to see if I have missed something or alternatives as a boiler in the living room is not an option I really want to consider.
Thank you
Peter