asbestos ?

[oldbert1]

i just pulled out an old johnson starley warm air system.
the flue, made of double skinned sheetmetal, was attached to the top of the unit with cement. i didnt even consider it could be hazardous. is it possible this could be asbestos ?the unit was installed around 30 years ago.

thanks

 

[doitall]

No, it will be fire cement.

The rope could be though so keep it wet and double bag it.

 

[simond]

Unlikely to be asbestos.

The sealing tapes around the J&S heat exchanger may contain a minute amount so if you are worried don't cut the unit up.

Sounds like another highly efficient WAU is going to the scrapper.

 

[oldbert1]

panic over

thanks

 

[ollski]

bet you a pound to a penny all the cupboard lining, seals and paper were though!