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    Back boiler removal advice needed, please

    Hello , I am looking to remove my coal fire , it has a back boiler and damper behind which heats the water in my house , I have no gas at the property Can I remove the back boiler myself ? I have a water cylinder in the room directly above . I am hoping to fit a log burner but I don’t want to...
    • Hales123
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    • back boiler fire fireplace back boiler log burner
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Your Projects
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    Possible Asbestos - 1960s fireplace

    Hi there. I moved into a 1960s house (UK). As far as I’m aware, the previous owner used to have a gas fire, which they then removed. They blocked off the fireplace and boarded over it. I had knocked through this to install a log burner. There are a couple of sheets that look to have been over...
    • Doritos60
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    • aib asbestos fireplace fireplace back boiler
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Building
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    Back boiler asbestos panel concern

    Hi, hoping for some reassurance from someone who is more knowledgeable than me about chimneys/flues etc. Apologies in advance for the essay. We are renovating our 1930s semi and I've just been re-reading our asbestos management survey. It was incredibly stressful buying the house and I think I...
    • jmk9019
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    • asbestos back boiler fireplace back boiler
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General DIY
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    Fireplace opening and back boiler?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone may be able to give me a rough idea of what to expect when opening up this fireplace. I'm fairly happy what's needed and what to look out for, only thing is this open fire had a back boiler installed back in the day. It's since been out of action, as we've had...
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