I really dont think this is quite what I expected....

[daglesj]

Here we go -

 

[bster]

wayhay! - a proper fall and proper clips.

 

[JohnD]

not quite a thing of beauty, though

 

[ChrisR]

I wonder how much that's (still) knocked off the value of the property.

 

[daglesj]

I wonder how much that's (still) knocked off the value of the property.

Well as I only paid £25000 for it ten years ago. Its not too much of a worry.

Maybe not as bad as selling it with a 24 year old system encrusted in green limescale and no shower to speak of.

Once I've got it boxed in I'll post up some more pics.

 

[fitz1]

tell BG to box it.

 

[ollski]

tell BG to box it.

That'll be another 2 grand.

 

[suffolklad]

to box that flue in will make it an even more of an eyesore so are corgi happy now daglesj ? you should still ask for some knocked off bill for stress worry of whole thing

 

[suffolklad]

by the way bster my friends mexico boiler is not a condensing one and they fitted no trvs and has no room stat

 

[chrishutt]

Boxing in isn't so simple. Firstly there's the question of necessary clearances - 25mm from combustible material? Secondly, flues need to be accessible for inspection (e.g. with LGSC) so boxing would have to have removable panels.

Insist BG do it to the appropriate standard as part of their settlement. Then see what it looks like. I think most people would regard it as unsightly and it would adversely affect the value of your property (get an estate agent's opinion). The outcome is not what you were originally led to expect by BG and you're entitled to take full account of that.

 

[daglesj]

to box that flue in will make it an even more of an eyesore so are corgi happy now daglesj ? you should still ask for some knocked off bill for stress worry of whole thing

Not as bad as boxing in a whole combi in the bedroom with all the other pipework that would have been required.

In fact there is boxing on the other side of the room for the bathroom extractor so it will even it up.

Looking forward to getting the decorating for the whole flat started.

 

[daglesj]

Just a quick note to say the matter is now closed.

BGas have put right the heating system and it now works superbly.

I was visited by one of the Customer Service managers to discuss compensation. They made an offer, I requested they amend said offer and if they agreed to this, I would state that BGas sorted the situation to my satisfaction and the situation was closed.

I have today received written confirmation that they have agreed to my request. I shall now receive a revised invoice with a significant reduction that I am happy to pay.

Whilst I wouldnt willingly allow BGas back in my home in future. The situation was resolved amicably. I just hope a few folks back at BGas have learnt their lesson.

I will just say a big thank you to Chris Ellis of BGas, who when I told, I just wanted to be dealt with in a common sense manner, did just that. Also a big thank you to you guys for helping me out with some of the finer points of gas heating installations.

Its been.....emotional.

Thanks.

 

[chrishutt]

Would BG have been so reasonable if it were not for the exposure on this forum and the damaging publicity? What do you think?

 

[Agile]

I would wonder if BG were even aware of what was going on here! I think they would be much more concerned by CORGI seeing it

I went to a Junior 28i fitted last March by BG.

The gas supply went outside then back in. Whilst the 22 mm was sleeved in 28 mm there was no sealing anywhere at all !!!

I have advised the landlady to call them back!

Tony

 

[corgiman]

Would BG have been so reasonable if it were not for the exposure on this forum and the damaging publicity? What do you think?

thinks its more to do with the OP determination to get a decent job done rather than this here site