Extending flue pipe.

[Forest Grump]

Hi, building an extension at the moment and the wall from which my flue went through has been moved further out by about 500mm so I need to extend my flue by this amount.
The flue goes up from the boiler about 500mm then a 90 degree elbow and then horizontally about 500mm but this will need to be about 1000mm.
The boiler is a Vaillant but not sure which model without closer inspection.
Is this a diy job as there doesn't seem much to it or is it specialist job?

 

[wiggikins]

Definetly NOT Allowed!

 

[Forest Grump]

Alternatively I could move the boiler over by 500mm as most of the pipework will have to be re-routed anyway.
Whats the pros and cons for both jobs?

Also are solder ring fittings easy to use, as I have quite a lot to do and they are quite a bit cheaper, only I have ever used compression or push fit?

 

[wiggikins]

If the easiest option is to move the boiler, then move it, if you have a plentifull supply of fittings then feel free to do what you want!!

 

[sooey]

If the easiest option is to move the boiler, then move it, if you have a plentifull supply of fittings then feel free to do what you want!!

So how's he gonna do that if toughing the flue is

Definetly NOT Allowed!

 

[Forest Grump]

If I move the boiler over then I won't have to touch the flue.

 

[twgas]

how can you move a boiler and leave flue where it is

 

[Forest Grump]

Because like I said, the outside wall has been moved out by about 500mm, so if I move the boiler across by 500mm then the flue will not need to be touched.

 

[wiggikins]

If the easiest option is to move the boiler, then move it, if you have a plentifull supply of fittings then feel free to do what you want!!

So how's he gonna do that if toughing the flue is

Definetly NOT Allowed!

Time honoured reply"use a registered gas installer"!

 

[sooey]

Because like I said, the outside wall has been moved out by about 500mm, so if I move the boiler across by 500mm then the flue will not need to be touched.

You don't seem to have thought that one through properly.

 

[tabs]

Is this guy havin a joke?

 

[wiggikins]

Which one?

 

[Forest Grump]

Why have I not thought it through?

 

[sooey]

Why have I not thought it through?

Think about it Forest, you can't see the wood for the trees mate.

 

[simond]

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