Moving Boiler: does flue have to move with it as well?

[humpster]

Hi,

First post on DIYnot and I've had a quick look around but couldn't find an answer...

I'm planning on getting an RGI to move my boiler approx 50cm from the corner (outside wall) of the kitchen so that I can install secondary glazing and internal insulation.

What I need to know is, does my boiler (Saunier Duval Thema F23E, about 10 yo condenser) flue need to be moved as well (by law / regs) to keep it in a straight line (i.e. shortest distance) or can some pipe-work trickery be done to avoid getting a chippie to move bricks about etc. The 30cm flue brickwork opening / neighbour rule won't be a problem...

I ask as my flat is three floors up so need to know if I've have to get some scaffold and a chippie in...

I'll probably be getting scaffold up, just planning everything...

Any advice gratefully received.
Cheers,
Tony

 

[tamz]

Speak to a RGI, they will tell you what needs done.
The flue will need extending which may be a problem with getting hold of an extension to suit as the boiler is obsolete. Another problem may be if the boiler is flue from the back (no flue bend on top).
You definitely won't need a chippie (joiner) to move the flue and you won't need a brickie either. All the work can be done from inside.
BTW your boiler is not condensing, just a std combi.

 

[Agile]

A picture posted here to show where the flue leaves your boiler will help us to give you the right advice.

Why did you think your boiler was condensing?

Most people would think that rather than paying so much to have a 10 y.o. non condensing boiler mover it would be better value to have a new boiler installed!

Tony

 

[humpster]

Jeez, you guys are quick - thanks tamz and Agile!

I thought my boiler was condensing because I got confused with combi, condensing... they both start with "c". {tail between legs!}

the flue comes out the back (4 inches beneath the top) so I guess some brickwork will have to happen though good to know it can all be done from the inside.

And yes, I did get confused between chippie and brickie. Good to know I won't hopefully need either.

There is a hole in the wall beneath the boiler where I can see the outside. I'm assuming this can be sealed up and highlights the bodge job done by the people who installed it eons ago...?

Many thanks for both of your comments - any tips on good, reliable, cheap (British-made) boilers? Two bed flat...

 

[Razor900]

Many thanks for both of your comments - any tips on good, reliable, cheap (British-made) boilers? Two bed flat...

British made boilers - bargepole touch a with dont!

 

[Fluffster]

I can recommend cheap and British made "Ravenheat" but you also asked for good and reliable a tough call to find one that does all of this.

Although to be fair to Ravenheat we have had good experience from the units installed.
All boilers break down and develop faults so the correct installation is key regardless of make and price.

Pete

 

[Legion]

Ravenheat/Heatline can`t go wrong with them. flying off the shelves at B&Q. Breakdown engineers are flying right behind `em.

 

[Corgigrouch]

Are Worcesters and Vaillants not built in British factories?

 

[mickyg]

Glowworm ultracom is built in the Uk and is a quality piece of kit. although it was designed by ze germans

I don't know any boiler that was designed in the uk thats much good

 

[mickyg]

Are Worcesters and Vaillants not built in British factories?

"built" is a bit optimistic , "assembled is more the word I would use. Basically they get a heat engine a case and a hydroblock and they have to bolt them together and put them in a box

 

[humpster]

ta for the suggestions... glow-worm and potterton lost out to the baxi duo-tec. gas engineers and those who bought them seem to rate it well.

and baxi was/is british - think they're now made in spain... scorchio!

 

[Agile]

I dont see any gas engineers on here recommending the Duo Tec !

Tony