Recent content by pontyslapper

Yep Nige he is a CORGI boy. Funnily enough he came back about 2 years after it was fitted out of the blue to replace the flue. Could this be part of an ongoing yet unpublicised problem with the flue?? The boiler is an Ariston Microgenus II 24MFFI - knocking on for 4-5 years old now I'd...

Well, the non-leaky position is still leaky just about 90% drier than it was!! Its more like the odd drip now which is much more manageable. Still would like some suggestions on how to patch the roofing felt up though. Obviously due to the location, blow torches are out, not only due to...

I think I may have found my own answer!! While 'mopping up' the latest dribble, I happened to lean slightly against the flue - the dribble stopped!! I then let the flue 'return' to its natural position and the leak starts again, put pressure on it and it stops!! Flue is now 'propped' in...

We have a problem with the hole where our central heating flue exits the roof. I'm unsure if the problem lies with the hole in roof, or the kit used to 'seal' the hole around the CH flue or the hole in the felt from what I can see. Its particularly noticeable today as its windy and raining...