In reply to the posting that just vanished about the Potterton flue position:
The flue pipe should not extend from the wall surface. The measurement is taken along the wall surface (that is how the standard is written). The original instructions will probably give a distance of 300mm minimum from the door opening.
If the installer considers the combustion products are sufficiently diluted it will be classed as Not to Current Standards. It is purely advisory and most people will not worry.
If the combustion products can enter the doorway in their neat state (highly unlikely as the boiler fan will blow them out some distance) then it the fault category would be upgraded.
Any elbow or other such device fitted on the end of the flue is almost certainly illegal - since it will not be approved by the manufacturer - it is very doubtful Potterton produce such an item for this boiler.
MOD 2
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Lynda, moderator
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The flue pipe should not extend from the wall surface. The measurement is taken along the wall surface (that is how the standard is written). The original instructions will probably give a distance of 300mm minimum from the door opening.
If the installer considers the combustion products are sufficiently diluted it will be classed as Not to Current Standards. It is purely advisory and most people will not worry.
If the combustion products can enter the doorway in their neat state (highly unlikely as the boiler fan will blow them out some distance) then it the fault category would be upgraded.
Any elbow or other such device fitted on the end of the flue is almost certainly illegal - since it will not be approved by the manufacturer - it is very doubtful Potterton produce such an item for this boiler.
MOD 2
either change the title or this will vanish shortly (ie 5 mins )
______________________________
Lynda, moderator
perhaps some one else edited it, or its moved down?
(I also re named it)