Baxi Bermuda Help
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rederech said:
Rederech.
A test for clearance of the flue products is only posible on the left hand side.
That is in the book, if they're testing on the right then it won't work.
look at the link DP posted and scroll down to testing the fire.
It was definately done on the top right of the fire next to I presume
the flue space.
The gas board stated that they were only doing me an obligement to confirm their first findings.
I really appreciate the advice posts but I am not qualified or experinced enough to go against the gas board engineer and his method of testing.
He has the power to close my system off and has duly done so.
Thanks again.
the flue space.
The gas board stated that they were only doing me an obligement to confirm their first findings.
I really appreciate the advice posts but I am not qualified or experinced enough to go against the gas board engineer and his method of testing.
He has the power to close my system off and has duly done so.
Thanks again.
Can I suggest they don't want it to pass for some unknown reason.
Open DP link and print the page where they show the smoke test to the fire, then phone GB top man and lay it on the line, that you intend to get an independent test and they will be getting the bill if it's ok.
The pictures clearly show where to test on the left hand side, there is also the comment saying it can only be done on the left, therefore BG are taking you for a mug, tell them so.
Page 18 you want.
May be worth reading what they say as well.
If the majority of the smoke is not drawn into the chimney
Open DP link and print the page where they show the smoke test to the fire, then phone GB top man and lay it on the line, that you intend to get an independent test and they will be getting the bill if it's ok.
The pictures clearly show where to test on the left hand side, there is also the comment saying it can only be done on the left, therefore BG are taking you for a mug, tell them so.
Page 18 you want.
May be worth reading what they say as well.
If the majority of the smoke is not drawn into the chimney
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by jove old bean i concurr
you are correct
the quote is straight out of the installation instructions
why do you think the side the test is done on is specified
get the b*ggers back and tell them to do it right
why do you think the side the test is done on is specified
get the b*ggers back and tell them to do it right
why aint the boiler spilling then and as jason said why is it not shutting down
me is getting a funny smell
If a smoke match tube is not used, erroneous showing of smoke will occur. Smoke tube creates a plume that will result in spillage if spillage is to occur.
Spillage could be occuring for others reasons as well.
Independent test is required.
Spillage could be occuring for others reasons as well.
Independent test is required.
Thanks DP, Ollski, Doitall and Kevplumb but my difficulty is that
when you mention to an engineer that your system is condemned by gas board , no one appears interested. They only want to sell you a new system and very few deal with baxi back boilers. Its all combi now.
However, today I got a company in that specialise in Borch Combi and
Condenser models and it seams that I'm going to be stuck with trying
to get the baxi fixed as I donot have any wall suitable for an the extraction
vent.
The gas board engineer today also did a survey and more or less said the same.
My next door neighbour who recently got a new baxi back boiler system
has apparently been told the same.
It looks like I will loan hunting tomorrow.
Once again thanks.
when you mention to an engineer that your system is condemned by gas board , no one appears interested. They only want to sell you a new system and very few deal with baxi back boilers. Its all combi now.
However, today I got a company in that specialise in Borch Combi and
Condenser models and it seams that I'm going to be stuck with trying
to get the baxi fixed as I donot have any wall suitable for an the extraction
vent.
The gas board engineer today also did a survey and more or less said the same.
My next door neighbour who recently got a new baxi back boiler system
has apparently been told the same.
It looks like I will loan hunting tomorrow.
Once again thanks.
Appreciate your problem rederech, but until yours is tested by the book how can they condemn it.
You need to speak to BG main man and print that page off to show him.
Tell him straight they haven't tested it properly. or according to the manufacturers instructions which they will have on their computer.
You need to speak to BG main man and print that page off to show him.
Tell him straight they haven't tested it properly. or according to the manufacturers instructions which they will have on their computer.
Don't give up yet.
There IS no "Gas Board". British Gas is an independent company which will be keen to flog you a new boiler, just as any other might.
You can call someone to do a "Landlords Certificate" to just get a test done, just don't mention that it has failed when you arrange the visit.
Stand over the guy doing the test, and supply him with a copy of the instructions. Level with him - tell him you need to be sure.
Of course you might have something wrong like a birds nest on top of the chimney pot. A smoke pellet would show that.
There IS no "Gas Board". British Gas is an independent company which will be keen to flog you a new boiler, just as any other might.
You can call someone to do a "Landlords Certificate" to just get a test done, just don't mention that it has failed when you arrange the visit.
Stand over the guy doing the test, and supply him with a copy of the instructions. Level with him - tell him you need to be sure.
Of course you might have something wrong like a birds nest on top of the chimney pot. A smoke pellet would show that.
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